Mark 6:7

Translations

Modern

Then Jesus called the Twelve to Him and began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits.

Traditional

And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;

Literal

And He summons the Twelve, and He began to send them forth two by two, and He was giving to them authority over the unclean spirits.

Latin

Et vocavit duodecim: et cœpit eos mittere binos, et dabat illis potestatem spirituum immundorum.

Original

Greek

English

Then Jesus called the Twelve to Him and began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits.

Notes

Mark 6:7

two by two: This practice fulfilled the Old Testament rule of needing two witnesses (Numbers 35:30; Deuteronomy 17:6; 19:15; see Matthew 18:16). It also allowed for them to have companionship and mutual help Acts 13:1–3; 15:22, 39, 40).
giving them authority: Jesus can give his authority to others (see Mark 1:27; 2:10).
Jesus told the disciples to drive out unclean spirits and to preach and heal (6:12–13; see 6:30).

Mark 6:7–13

Jesus sent the disciples to preach and heal. During this mission, they memorized the teachings of Jesus by repeating them. This prepared them to later recall and share what Jesus did and taught (Luke 1:2).

Mark 6:6–8:21

The mission of Jesus and the misunderstanding of the disciples are prominent themes in this section.

Theme notes and profiles

Following Jesus Symbolic Numbers

Events

3rd Tour of Galileec. AD 29

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Ecclesiastes 4:9–10
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.
Matthew 10:1–5
And 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.
Luke 10:17–20
The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in Your name.”
Luke 9:1–6
Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases.
Luke 10:3–12
Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves.
Luke 6:13–16
When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles:
Revelation 11:3
And I will empower my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.”
Luke 10:1
After 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.
Mark 3:13–14
Then Jesus went up on the mountain and called for those He wanted, and they came to Him.
Matthew 10:9–14
Do not take along any gold or silver or copper in your belts.
Exodus 4:14–15
Then 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.
Mark 16:17
And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;

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