Mark 6:7

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 because of their unbelief, he couldn’t do any miracles among them except to place his hands on a few sick people and heal them. 6And he was amazed at their unbelief. Then Jesus went from village to village, teaching the people. And he called his twelve disciples together and began sending them out two by two, giving them authority to cast out evil spirits. 8He told them to take nothing for their journey except a walking stick—no food, no traveler’s bag, no money. 9He allowed them to wear sandals but not to take a change of clothes.

Mark 6:7 word by word

Καὶ προσκαλεῖται τοὺς δώδεκα καὶ ἤρξατο αὐτοὺς ἀποστέλλειν δύο δύο καὶ ἐδίδου αὐτοῖς ἐξουσίαν τῶν πνευμάτων τῶν ἀκαθάρτωνRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• he calledπροσκαλέωproskaleomai · to call to/summonG4341
• the twelveδώδεκαdōdeka · twelveG1427
• beganἄρχομαιarchomai · to rule/beginG756
• to sendἀποστέλλωapostellō · to sendG649
• themαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• by twoδύοduo · twoG1417
• gaveδίδωμιdidōmi · to giveG1325
• powerἐξουσίαexousia · authorityG1849
• over uncleanἀκάθαρτοςakathartos · uncleanG169
• spiritsπνεῦμαpneuma · spirit/breath: spiritG4151

Cross-references for Mark 6:7

• Mark 3:13Afterward Jesus went up on a mountain and called out the ones he wanted to go with him. And they came to him.
• Matthew 10:1Jesus called his twelve disciples together and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and illness.
• Luke 6:13At daybreak he called together all of his disciples and chose twelve of them to be apostles. Here are their names:
• Luke 9:1One day Jesus called together his twelve disciples and gave them power and authority to cast out all demons and to heal all diseases.
• Luke 10:3Now go, and remember that I am sending you out as lambs among wolves.
• Exodus 4:14Then the Lord became angry with Moses. “All right,” he said. “What about your brother, Aaron the Levite? I know he speaks well. And look! He is on his way to meet you now. He will be delighted to see you.
• Ecclesiastes 4:9Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.
• Revelation 11:3And I will give power to my two witnesses, and they will be clothed in burlap and will prophesy during those 1,260 days.”
• Mark 16:17These miraculous signs will accompany those who believe: They will cast out demons in my name, and they will speak in new languages.
• Luke 10:17When the seventy-two disciples returned, they joyfully reported to him, “Lord, even the demons obey us when we use your 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

Topics related to Mark 6:7

• Apostles
• Commandments
• Demons
• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ
• Minister, Christian

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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