American Standard Version
Mark 6:7
7And he calleth unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and he gave them authority over the unclean spirits;
Mark 6:7 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;
- New International Version (NIV)Calling the Twelve to him, he began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over impure spirits.
- English Standard Version (ESV)And he called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits.
- New King James Version (NKJV)And He called the twelve to Himself, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them power over unclean spirits.
Context of Mark 6:7
5And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them. 6And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages teaching. And he calleth unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and he gave them authority over the unclean spirits; 8and he charged them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no bread, no wallet, no money in their purse; 9but to go shod with sandals: and, said he, put not on two coats.
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Καὶ προσκαλεῖται τοὺς δώδεκα καὶ ἤρξατο αὐτοὺς ἀποστέλλειν δύο δύο καὶ ἐδίδου αὐτοῖς ἐξουσίαν τῶν πνευμάτων τῶν ἀκαθάρτωνRead the interlinear
Cross-references for Mark 6:7
- Mark 3:13And he goeth up into the mountain, and calleth unto him whom he himself would; and they went unto him.
- Matthew 10:1And he called unto him his twelve disciples, and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of disease and all manner of sickness.
- Luke 6:13And when it was day, he called his disciples; and he chose from them twelve, whom also he named apostles:
- Luke 9:1And he called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.
- Luke 10:3Go your ways; behold, I send you forth as lambs in the midst of wolves.
- Exodus 4:14And the anger of Jehovah was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is there not Aaron thy brother the Levite? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart.
- Ecclesiastes 4:9Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor.
- Revelation 11:3And I will give unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.
- Mark 16:17And these signs shall accompany them that believe: in my name shall they cast out demons; they shall speak with new tongues;
- Luke 10:17And the seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the demons are subject unto us in thy name.
Commentaries on Mark 6:7
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7By two and two - That they might encourage and support each other; and to show that union among the ministers of the Gospel is essential to the promotion of the cause of truth. See on Luke 10:1; (note).Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7And he called unto him the twelve - See the notes at Matthew 10:1. And began to send them forth by two and two - In order that they might “support” and “encourage” each other in their work. Amid the trials and opposition with which they would meet, mutual counsel and aid would greatly lighten their burdens and alleviate their calamities. Mutual counsel might also contribute to their success, and lead to “united” plans to advance the kingdom of the…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-13Verses 7-13 Though the apostles were conscious to themselves of great weakness, and expected no wordly advantage, yet, in obedience to their Master, and in dependence upon his strength, they went out. They did not amuse people with curious matters, but told them they must repent of their sins, and turn to God. The servants of Christ may hope to turn many from darkness unto God, and to heal souls by the power of the Holy Ghost.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7two 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).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Mark 6
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Catena Aurea
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- John Lightfoot Commentary
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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