Luke 9:1

The Ministry of the Twelve · Luke 9:1–6
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Translations

Modern
Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases.
Traditional
Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.
Literal
And having called together the Twelve, He gave to them power and authority over all the demons, and to heal diseases,
Latin
Convocatis autem duodecim Apostolis, dedit illis virtutem et potestatem super omnia dæmonia, et ut languores curarent.

Original

Greek
English
Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases.

Notes

Jesus now sent his 12 disciples to announce the kingdom of God and demonstrate its authority by casting out demons and healing the sick. Jesus was training them to carry on his work after he was gone.

Theme notes and profiles

Citizenship in the Kingdom

Events

Parallels

Matthew 10:5–15 Mark 6:7–13

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of

Topics

Apostles: Commission of Apostles: Miraculous Power Given To Jesus, the Christ: Instructs his Disciples and Empowers Them to Heal Diseases and Cast out Unclean Spirits Jesus, the Christ: Omnipotence of The Apostles: Empowered to Work Miracles The Gift of Healing