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Matthew 10

Matthew 10:1

The Twelve Apostles · Matthew 10:1–4
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Translations

Modern
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.
Traditional
And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.
Literal
And having summoned His twelve disciples, He gave them authority over unclean spirits, so as to cast them out and to heal every disease and every sickness.
Latin
Et convocatis duodecim discipulis suis, dedit illis potestatem spirituum immundorum, ut ejicerent eos, et curarent omnem languorem, et omnem infirmitatem.

Original

Greek
English
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.

Notes

Matthew 10:1

  • Jesus called his twelve disciples as workers in the harvest (Matthew 9:37–38). Choosing twelve was on purpose, reminding people of the twelve tribes of Israel. Jesus was appointing new leaders for God's new people under his rule as the Messiah (16:18–19; 18:18; 19:28; 21:43).

  • Jesus gave them authority (9:6–8; 28:18): Jesus empowered the twelve apostles to perform tasks that Jewish leaders could not do (9:32–34; 10:5–8). Jesus shows his authority to cast out evil spirits (8:28) and to heal in similar ways (4:23; 8:1–9:35).

Matthew 9:35–11:1

Jesus expands his ministry (see Matthew 4:23–9:34) by sending his disciples to other people in Israel (10:5–6). The instructions Jesus gives his disciples (10:5–42) emphasizes missionary work and the opposition and challenges they will encounter.

Theme notes and profiles

Jesus and Satan Symbolic Numbers

Events

Parallels

Mark 3:13–19 Luke 6:12–16

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Cleanness and Uncleanness, Regulations Concerning Demon Disciple Gospel of Matthew Numbers and Numerology Unclean Spirits

Topics

Apostles: Commission of Apostles: Miraculous Power Given To Charism: An Inspired Gift, Bestowed on the Apostles and Early Christians Deaf and Dumb Demons Demons: Power Over, Given the Disciples Disciple of Jesus Healing Power Healing Prayer Jesus, the Christ: Instructs his Disciples and Empowers Them to Heal Diseases and Cast out Unclean Spirits Jesus, the Christ: Omnipotence of Miracles were Performed by the Power of Christ Power of Christ: Enabling Others to Work Miracles Sickness: The Apostles Were Endued with Power to Heal The Apostles: Called by Christ The Apostles: Empowered to Work Miracles The Devil: Triumph Over, by Christ in Empowering his Disciples to Cast Out the Head of the Church Christ: Commissioned his Apostles The Power of Christ: Exhibited in Enabling Others to Work Miracles Unclean Spirits