Jesus called the twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases.

Then he sent them out to preach the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick,

As he saw the crowds, his heart was filled with pity for them, because they were worried and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

Pray to the owner of the harvest that he will send out workers to gather in his harvest."

Jesus called his twelve disciples together and gave them authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and every sickness.

Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew, the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;

Then Jesus went up a hill and called to himself the men he wanted. They came to him,

and you will have authority to drive out demons."

James and his brother John, the sons of Zebedee (Jesus gave them the name Boanerges, which means "Men of Thunder");

and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.

He called the twelve disciples together and sent them out two by two. He gave them authority over the evil spirits

You will eat and drink at my table in my Kingdom, and you will sit on thrones to rule over the twelve tribes of Israel.

Jesus said to them, "You can be sure that when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne in the New Age, then you twelve followers of mine will also sit on thrones, to rule the twelve tribes of Israel.

Then a great and mysterious sight appeared in the sky. There was a woman, whose dress was the sun and who had the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head.

The city's wall was built on twelve foundation stones, on which were written the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.

For this reason the Wisdom of God said, 'I will send them prophets and messengers; they will kill some of them and persecute others.'

You, too, are built upon the foundation laid by the apostles and prophets, the cornerstone being Christ Jesus himself.

It was he who "gave gifts to people"; he appointed some to be apostles, others to be prophets, others to be evangelists, others to be pastors and teachers.

My Christian friends, who also have been called by God! Think of Jesus, whom God sent to be the High Priest of the faith we profess.

I want you to remember the words that were spoken long ago by the holy prophets, and the command from the Lord and Savior which was given you by your apostles.

Be glad, heaven, because of her destruction! Be glad, God's people and the apostles and prophets! For God has condemned her for what she did to you!