Luke 9:2

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

Modern
And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
Traditional
And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
Literal
…and He sent them forth to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
Latin
Et misit illos prædicare regnum Dei, et sanare infirmos.

Original

Greek
English
And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

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 Nurses