Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Luke 9:2 in English Standard Version "and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal." Mt 10:5 These twelve Jesus sent out, instructing them, “Go nowhere among the Gentiles and enter no town of the Samaritans, Mt 10:7 And proclaim as you go, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Lu 4:43 but he said to them, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well; for I was sent for this purpose.” Lu 9:11 When the crowds learned it, they followed him, and he welcomed them and spoke to them of the kingdom of God and cured those who had need of healing. Lu 9:60 And Jesus said to him, “Leave the dead to bury their own dead. But as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” Lu 10:1 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them on ahead of him, two by two, into every town and place where he himself was about to go. Lu 10:9 Heal the sick in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’