# General Information:

Although verse 5 begins by saying that he sent out the twelve, Jesus gave these instructions before he sent them out. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-events]])

# Connecting Statement:

Here Jesus begins to give instructions to his disciples about what they should do and expect when they go to preach.

# These twelve Jesus sent out

"Jesus sent out these twelve men" or "It was these twelve men whom Jesus sent out"

# sent out

Jesus sent them out for a particular purpose.

# He instructed them

"He told them what they needed to do" or "He commanded them"