Luke 9:2
He sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
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And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
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Cross References
Matthew 10:7and as you go, preach and say, 'The kingdom of heaven has come near.'
Matthew 24:14This gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all the nations. Then the end will come.
Mark 6:12They went out and proclaimed that people should turn away from their sins.
Luke 9:11But when the crowds heard about this, they followed him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and he cured those who needed healing.
Luke 10:9and heal the sick that are there. Say to them, 'The kingdom of God has come close to you.'
Luke 16:16The law and the prophets were in effect until John came. From that time on, the gospel of the kingdom of God is preached, and everyone tries to force their way into it.
Matthew Henry on Luke 9:2-10
The Mission of the Twelve Apostles. 1 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. 2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. 3 And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece. 4 And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart. 5 And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off… Read the whole commentary →