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The Ministry of the Twelve

Mark 6:7

In 9 translations

BSB
Then Jesus called the Twelve to Him and began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits.
KJV
¶ And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;
WEB
He called to himself the twelve, and began to send them out two by two; and he gave them authority over the unclean spirits.
ASV
And he calleth unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and he gave them authority over the unclean spirits;
LSV
and He calls near the Twelve, and He began to send them forth two by two, and He was giving them power over the unclean spirits,
YLT
and he doth call near the twelve, and he began to send them forth two by two, and he was giving them power over the unclean spirits,
DBY
And he calls the twelve to [him]; and he began to send them out two [and] two, and gave to them power over the unclean spirits;
DRC
And he called the twelve; and began to send them two and two, and gave them power over unclean spirits.
GNV
And he called vnto him the twelue, and began to send them forth two and two, and gaue them power ouer vncleane spirits,

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
καὶ προσκαλεῖται τοὺς δώδεκα, καὶ ἤρξατο αὐτοὺς ἀποστέλλειν δύο δύο, καὶ ἐδίδου αὐτοῖς ἐξουσίαν τῶν πνευμάτων τῶν ἀκαθάρτων,
RP2018
Καὶ προσκαλεῖται τοὺς δώδεκα, καὶ ἤρξατο αὐτοὺς ἀποστέλλειν δύο δύο, καὶ ἐδίδου αὐτοῖς ἐξουσίαν τῶν πνευμάτων τῶν ἀκαθάρτων.
TR-Boyd
Καὶ προσκαλεῖται τοὺς δώδεκα, καὶ ἤρξατο αὐτοὺς ἀποστέλλειν δύο δύο, καὶ ἐδίδου αὐτοῖς ἐξουσίαν τῶν πνευμάτων τῶν ἀκαθάρτων.
SCR1894
και προσκαλειται τους δωδεκα και ηρξατο αυτους αποστελλειν δυο δυο και εδιδου αυτοις εξουσιαν των πνευματων των ακαθαρτων

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  • Ecclesiastes 4:9–10Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. For if one falls down, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to help him up!
  • Matthew 10:1–5And calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness. These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon,…
  • Luke 10:17–20The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in Your name.” So He told them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and…
  • Luke 9:1–6Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases. And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. “Take nothing for the…
  • Luke 6:13–16When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles: Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; Matthew and…
  • Luke 10:3–12Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves. Carry no purse or bag or sandals. Do not greet anyone along the road. Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’ If a man of peace is there, your…
  • Revelation 11:3And I will empower my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.”
  • Luke 10:1After this, the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of Him to every town and place He was about to visit.
  • Matthew 10:9–14Do not carry any gold or silver or copper in your belts. Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions. Whatever town or village you enter, find out who is…
  • Mark 3:13–14Then Jesus went up on the mountain and called for those He wanted, and they came to Him. He appointed twelve of them, whom He designated as apostles, to accompany Him, to be sent out to preach,
  • Mark 16:17And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;
  • Exodus 4:14–15Then the anger of the LORD burned against Moses, and He said, “Is not Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he can speak well, and he is now on his way to meet you. When he sees you, he will be glad in his heart.…

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