Luke 9:2

and he sent them to proclaim the reign of God, and to heal the ailing.

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.

In Context

1And having called together his twelve disciples, he gave them power and authority over all the demons, and to cure sicknesses,

3And he said unto them, 'Take nothing for the way, neither staff, nor scrip, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats each;

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Cross References

Matthew 10:7'And, going on, proclaim saying that, the reign of the heavens hath come nigh;

Matthew 24:14and this good news of the reign shall be proclaimed in all the world, for a testimony to all the nations; and then shall the end arrive.

Mark 6:12And having gone forth they were preaching that [men] might reform,

Luke 9:11and the multitudes having known did follow him, and having received them, he was speaking to them concerning the reign of God, and those having need of service he cured.

Luke 10:9and heal the ailing in it, and say to them, The reign of God hath come nigh to you.

Luke 16:16the law and the prophets [are] till John; since then the reign of God is proclaimed good news, and every one doth press 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 →

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