Apostles: Commission of

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.

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

…and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

He appointed twelve of them, whom He designated as apostles, to accompany Him, to be sent out to preach,

…and to have authority to drive out demons.

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

And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.

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

You are the ones who have stood by Me in My trials. …

If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you withhold forgiveness from anyone, it is withheld.”

When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.” …

In my first book, O Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach,

When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.

And He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that He is the One appointed by God to judge the living and the dead.