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These twelve Jesus sent forth (toutous tous dōdeka apesteilen ho Iēsous). The word “sent forth” (apesteilen) is the same root as “apostles.” The same word reappears in Mat 10:16.
Way of the Gentiles (hodon ethnōn). Objective genitive, way leading to the Gentiles. This prohibition against going among the Gentiles and the Samaritans was for this special tour. They were to give the Jews the first opportunity and not to prejudice the cause at this stage. Later Jesus will order them to go and disciple all the Gentiles (Mat 28:19).