Mark 6:7
New International Version
Calling the Twelve to him, he began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over impure spirits.

New Living Translation
And he called his twelve disciples together and began sending them out two by two, giving them authority to cast out evil spirits.

English Standard Version
And he called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits.

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

Berean Literal Bible
And He calls to Him the Twelve, and He began to send them forth two by two, and He gave to them authority over the unclean spirits.

King James Bible
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 King James Version
And He called the twelve to Himself, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them power over unclean spirits.

New American Standard Bible
And He summoned the twelve and began to send them out in pairs, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits;

NASB 1995
And He summoned the twelve and began to send them out in pairs, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits;

NASB 1977
And He summoned the twelve and began to send them out in pairs; and He was giving them authority over the unclean spirits;

Legacy Standard Bible
And He summoned the twelve and began to send them out in pairs, and was giving them authority over the unclean spirits;

Amplified Bible
And He called the twelve [disciples] and began to send them out [as His special messengers] two by two, and gave them authority and power over the unclean spirits.

Christian Standard Bible
He summoned the Twelve and began to send them out in pairs and gave them authority over unclean spirits.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He summoned the Twelve and began to send them out in pairs and gave them authority over unclean spirits.

American Standard Version
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;

Contemporary English Version
Then he called together his twelve apostles and sent them out two by two with power over evil spirits.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He called the twelve apostles, sent them out two by two, and gave them authority over evil spirits.

Good News Translation
He called the twelve disciples together and sent them out two by two. He gave them authority over the evil spirits

International Standard Version
He called the Twelve and began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits.

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

NET Bible
Jesus called the twelve and began to send them out two by two. He gave them authority over the unclean spirits.

New Heart English Bible
And he called to himself the twelve, and began to send them out two by two; and he gave them authority over the unclean spirits.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he calleth to him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;

Weymouth New Testament
Then summoning the Twelve to Him, He proceeded to send them out by twos, and gave them authority over the foul spirits.

World English Bible
He called to himself the twelve, and began to send them out two by two; and he gave them authority over the unclean spirits.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and He calls near the Twelve, and He began to send them forth two by two, and He was giving them power over the unclean spirits,

Berean Literal Bible
And He calls to Him the Twelve, and He began to send them forth two by two, and He gave to them authority over the unclean spirits.

Young's Literal Translation
and he doth call near the twelve, and he began to send them forth two by two, and he was giving them power over the unclean spirits,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he calls the twelve, and began to send them, two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he called the twelve; and began to send them two and two, and gave them power over unclean spirits.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he called the twelve. And he began to send them out in twos, and he gave them authority over unclean spirits.

New American Bible
He summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over unclean spirits.

New Revised Standard Version
He called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then he called his twelve, and began to send them two by two; and he gave them power over the unclean spirits, to cast them out.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he called his twelve and he began to send them two by two and he gave them authority over vile spirits to cast them out.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And he called to him the twelve, and began to send them out, two and two, and gave them authority over unclean spirits.

Godbey New Testament
And He calls the twelve to Him, and began to send them out two by two; and He gave them authority over unclean spirits.

Haweis New Testament
And called the twelve, and began to send them two and two, and gave them authority over unclean spirits.

Mace New Testament
Now having called the twelve, he sent them out by two and two, giving them power to exorcize spirits:

Weymouth New Testament
Then summoning the Twelve to Him, He proceeded to send them out by twos, and gave them authority over the foul spirits.

Worrell New Testament
And He calleth to Him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two, and was giving them authority over the unclean spirits;

Worsley New Testament
And He calleth unto Him the twelve, and sent them forth two and two, and gave them power over impure spirits;

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Ministry of the Twelve
6And He was amazed at their unbelief. And He went around from village to village, teaching the people. 7Then Jesus called the Twelve to Him and began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits. 8He instructed them to take nothing but a staff for the journey—no bread, no bag, no money in their belts—…

Cross References
Matthew 10:1
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 9:1-2
Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases. / And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

Matthew 28:18-20
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. / 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.”

Luke 10:1-2
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. / And He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.

Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Exodus 4:14-16
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. / You are to speak to him and put the words in his mouth. I will help both of you to speak, and I will teach you what to do. / He will speak to the people for you. He will be your spokesman, and it will be as if you were God to him.

Numbers 11:16-17
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Bring Me seventy of the elders of Israel known to you as leaders and officers of the people. Bring them to the Tent of Meeting and have them stand there with you. / And I will come down and speak with you there, and I will take some of the Spirit that is on you and put that Spirit on them. They will help you bear the burden of the people, so that you do not have to bear it by yourself.

Deuteronomy 31:7-8
Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. / The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”

1 Samuel 10:1
Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance?

2 Kings 2:9-14
After they had crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken away from you?” “Please, let me inherit a double portion of your spirit,” Elisha replied. / “You have requested a difficult thing,” said Elijah. “Nevertheless, if you see me as I am taken from you, it will be yours. But if not, then it will not be so.” / As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire with horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up into heaven in a whirlwind. ...

Isaiah 6:8
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: “Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?” And I said: “Here am I. Send me!”

Jeremiah 1:7-8
But the LORD told me: “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ For to everyone I send you, you must go, and all that I command you, you must speak. / Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.

Ezekiel 2:3-7
“Son of man,” He said to me, “I am sending you to the Israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against Me. To this very day they and their fathers have rebelled against Me. / They are obstinate and stubborn children. I am sending you to them, and you are to say to them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says.’ / And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them. ...

Zechariah 4:6
So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts.

Matthew 9:37-38
Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. / Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.”


Treasury of Scripture

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

the twelve.

Mark 3:13,14
And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him…

Matthew 10:1
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.

Luke 6:13-16
And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles; …

two and.

Exodus 4:14,15
And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? 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 4:9,10
Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour…

Revelation 11:3
And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.

power.

Mark 16:17
And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;

Luke 10:17-20
And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name…

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Mark 6
1. Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.
7. He gives the twelve power over unclean spirits.
14. Various opinions of Jesus.
16. John the Baptist is imprisoned, beheaded, and buried.
30. The apostles return from preaching.
34. The miracle of five loaves and two fishes.
45. Jesus walks on the sea;
53. and heals all who touch him.














And He called
The Greek word for "called" is "προσκαλέω" (proskaleō), which implies a personal and intentional summoning. This highlights Jesus' active role in initiating the mission of the twelve apostles. It reflects the divine calling that each believer experiences, emphasizing that it is God who calls us into His service, not by our merit but by His sovereign will.

the twelve
The "twelve" refers to the twelve apostles, a group symbolically representing the twelve tribes of Israel. This connection underscores the continuity between the Old and New Covenants, with the apostles serving as foundational figures in the establishment of the Church. Historically, the number twelve signifies completeness and authority, indicating the comprehensive nature of their mission.

to Him
This phrase emphasizes the relational aspect of discipleship. The apostles are called to Jesus Himself, not just to a task or mission. It reflects the centrality of Christ in the life of a believer, where all ministry and service flow from a personal relationship with Him.

and began to send them out
The Greek word "ἀποστέλλω" (apostellō) is used here, from which we derive the term "apostle." It means to send forth with a specific purpose. This commissioning marks a pivotal moment where the apostles transition from being mere followers to active participants in Jesus' mission. It highlights the Church's call to be outward-focused, spreading the Gospel to the ends of the earth.

two by two
Sending the apostles in pairs reflects a practical and spiritual strategy. Practically, it provided mutual support and accountability. Spiritually, it aligns with the biblical principle of testimony, where two witnesses establish truth (Deuteronomy 19:15). This method underscores the importance of community and partnership in ministry.

giving them authority
The Greek word "ἐξουσία" (exousia) denotes power and authority granted by a higher power. Jesus imparts His divine authority to the apostles, signifying that their mission is not carried out in their strength but through His power. This authority is a reminder of the believer's empowerment through the Holy Spirit to accomplish God's work.

over unclean spirits
"Unclean spirits" refers to demonic forces opposed to God's kingdom. The authority over these spirits signifies the breaking in of God's kingdom, where Jesus' power triumphs over evil. Historically, this authority demonstrated the authenticity of Jesus' message and mission, providing a foretaste of the ultimate victory over sin and death. It reassures believers of Christ's supremacy over all spiritual forces.

(7) He called unto him the twelve.--See Notes on Matthew 10:1-15. The omission by St. Mark of the greater part of the discourse connected with the mission of the Twelve in Matthew 10 is every way characteristic of the writer, whose main work it was to trace the ministry of action rather than of speech.

Verse 7. - At Mark 3:7 we had the account of our Lord's selection of the twelve. Here we find the notice of their being first sent forth. Their names have already been recorded. He gave them authority - mark the imperfect (ἐδίδου) - over unclean spirits. St. Matthew (Matthew 10:1) adds, "and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease." But St. Mark here fixes the attention upon the great central object of Christ's mission - to contend against evil in every form, and especially to grapple with Satan in his stronghold in the hearts of men.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Then
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

[Jesus] called
προσκαλεῖται (proskaleitai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4341: To call to myself, summon. Middle voice from pros and kaleo; to call toward oneself, i.e. Summon, invite.

the
τοὺς (tous)
Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Twelve {to Him}
δώδεκα (dōdeka)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1427: Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

began
ἤρξατο (ērxato)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 756: To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence.

to send them out
ἀποστέλλειν (apostellein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 649: From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively.

two
δύο (dyo)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1417: Two. A primary numeral; 'two'.

[by] two,
δύο (dyo)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1417: Two. A primary numeral; 'two'.

giving
ἐδίδου (edidou)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.

them
αὐτοῖς (autois)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

authority
ἐξουσίαν (exousian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1849: From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence.

over
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

unclean
ἀκαθάρτων (akathartōn)
Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 169: Unclean, impure. Impure (lewd) or specially, (demonic).

spirits.
πνευμάτων (pneumatōn)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit.


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