“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.”
Matthew 10:1
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Jesus chooses the twelve apostles
“Then Jesus went up on the mountain and called for those He wanted, and they came to Him.”
Choosing of the twelve — Luke's account
“When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles:”
Sending out the Twelve — Luke adds authority to cure diseases alongside casting out demons. Jesus equipped them for the whole person.
“Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases.”
Sending out the Twelve — both Matthew and Mark record Jesus giving the disciples authority over unclean spirits. He trusted them before they were ready.
“Then Jesus called the Twelve to Him and began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits.”
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