Luke 9:2 kjva — And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Luke 9:2, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Luke 9 — Context

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Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.

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

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And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.

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And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.

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And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.

Luke 9:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 9:2 say?
Luke 9:2 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.”
Where is Luke 9:2 in the Bible?
Luke 9:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 9, verse 2.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 9:2.
What translation should I read Luke 9:2 in?
Luke 9:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 9:2?
Luke 9:2 reads (KJVA): “And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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