Jesus called the Twelve to him and began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over evil spirits. And He ordered them to take nothing for the journey except a staff; no food, no bag, no money in their belts. They were to wear sandals and were not to take an extra tunic. And he added, «In whatever house you are welcomed, stay there until you leave the place. If any place doesn't receive you and the people refuse to listen to you, leave after shaking the dust off your feet. It will be a testimony against them». So they set out to proclaim that this was the time to repent. They drove out many demons and healed many sick people by anointing them.
Source: http://evangeli.net/gospel/
Analysis
Ah, I believe this is the third time I encounter this passage, as such I will only add new thoughts to this analysis. While this passage is the Mark variation, when the previous two has been the literal exact passage, the overall message is still preserved. That is an emphasis in trusting God while doing our mission. There is one part in this version that I am actually quite interested in, that is the part of shaking the dust off our feet. Jesus said that the disciples should do that as a testimony against those who reject them, that is quite interesting for Jesus to say, don't you think. While it isn't a significant part of the passage, my personal interpretation is that it reflects how the disciples are willing to suffer to help Jesus in saving humanity. Yet, there are those who reject salvation, and thus the suffering is symbolically handed back to those who reject the truth, in the form of the disciples shaking off the dust, or the dirt, back to the door of the rejecting people. I believe that is all I have to say for now, have a nice day and see you tomorrow.
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