Luke 9:2
and sent them out to preach the kingdom of God, and heal the sick.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
In Context
1Then he called the Twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to heal;
Cross References
Matthew 10:7"As you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’
Matthew 24:14"And this gospel of the kingdom shall be proclaimed throughout the whole inhabited earth, for a testimony to the Gentiles, and then will come the end.
Mark 6:12So they fared forth and summoned men to repentance.
Luke 9:11But when the crowd learned this they followed him. He received them kindly and spoke to them concerning the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed restored to good health.
Luke 10:9"Heal the sick in that town and tell them, The kingdom of God draws near to you.
Luke 16:16"The Law and the Prophet lasted until John; since then the gospel of the kingdom of God is preached, and any one presses in.
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 →