According to Mathew's Gospel, Jesus instructed the Twelve in their mission not to enter Samaritan towns because

• A.the Samaritans were hostile to Jesus
• B.there was no Samaritan among the disciples
• C.at that time the Jews and the Samaritans were bitter enemies
• D.the Samaritans had no need of Jesus' healing power
• E.the Jews were to be the foundation of the Gospel message