And Jesus said, A prophet is without honour
in his own country, among his own kin, and in his own house.
Jesus went there to do mighty works. He marvelled at their unbelief
and, because of this, could do little but lay His hands upon and heal a
few of the sick and teach in the villages around the area.
In a little while, Jesus called to Him the twelve to begin to go forth
by two and two. He gave them power over unclean spirits. He told them
that they should take nothing for their journey except a staff; no
scrip, no bread, no money in their purse. He instructed them to be shod
with only sandals; and not put on two coats.
He said to them, In what place soever ye enter into a house, abide
there until ye depart from that place. And whosoever shall not receive
you, nor hear you, when ye leave there, shake off the dust from your
feet as a testimony against them. Verily I say to you, It shall be more
tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment than for that
place. The disciples went out and preached that men should repent. They
cast out many devils, anointed many sick people with oil, and healed
many of them.
King Herod heard of Him (for His name was spread abroad) and said that
John the Baptist was risen from the dead and, therefore, mighty works
were shown forth in him. Others said, It is Elias.
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