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and gave them power over unclean spirits; <a href="/nkjv/mark/6.htm">New King James Version</a> And He called the twelve to Himself, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them power over unclean spirits. <a href="/nasb_/mark/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And He summoned the twelve and began to send them out in pairs, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits; <a href="/nasb/mark/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> And He summoned the twelve and began to send them out in pairs, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits; <a href="/nasb77/mark/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And He summoned the twelve and began to send them out in pairs; and He was giving them authority over the unclean spirits; <a href="/lsb/mark/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And He summoned the twelve and began to send them out in pairs, and was giving them authority over the unclean spirits; <a href="/amp/mark/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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. <a href="/csb/mark/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He summoned the Twelve and began to send them out in pairs and gave them authority over unclean spirits. <a href="/hcsb/mark/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He summoned the Twelve and began to send them out in pairs and gave them authority over unclean spirits. <a href="/asv/mark/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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; <a href="/cev/mark/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then he called together his twelve apostles and sent them out two by two with power over evil spirits. <a href="/erv/mark/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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; <a href="/gwt/mark/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He called the twelve apostles, sent them out two by two, and gave them authority over evil spirits. <a href="/gnt/mark/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> He called the twelve disciples together and sent them out two by two. He gave them authority over the evil spirits <a href="/isv/mark/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> He called the Twelve and began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits. <a href="/msb/mark/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus called the Twelve to Him and began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits. <a href="/net/mark/6.htm">NET Bible</a> Jesus called the twelve and began to send them out two by two. He gave them authority over the unclean spirits. <a href="/nheb/mark/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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. <a href="/wbt/mark/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he calleth to him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits; <a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then summoning the Twelve to Him, He proceeded to send them out by twos, and gave them authority over the foul spirits. <a href="/web/mark/6.htm">World English Bible</a> He called to himself the twelve, and began to send them out two by two; and he gave them authority over the unclean spirits. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> 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, <a href="/blb/mark/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> 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. <a href="/ylt/mark/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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, <a href="/slt/mark/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he calls the twelve, and began to send them, two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he called the twelve; and began to send them two and two, and gave them power over unclean spirits. <a href="/cpdv/mark/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he called the twelve. And he began to send them out in twos, and he gave them authority over unclean spirits. <a href="/nabre/mark/6.htm">New American Bible</a> He summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over unclean spirits. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> 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. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he called to him the twelve, and began to send them out, two and two, and gave them authority over unclean spirits. <a href="/godbey/mark/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And He calls the twelve to Him, and began to send them out two by two; and He gave them authority over unclean spirits. <a href="/haweis/mark/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And called the twelve, and began to send them two and two, and gave them authority over unclean spirits. <a href="/mace/mark/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Now having called the twelve, he sent them out by two and two, giving them power to exorcize spirits: <a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then summoning the Twelve to Him, He proceeded to send them out by twos, and gave them authority over the foul spirits. <a href="/worrell/mark/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> 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; <a href="/worsley/mark/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And He calleth unto Him the twelve, and sent them forth two and two, and gave them power over impure spirits; <a href="/parallel/mark/6-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=1634" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/6.htm">The Ministry of the Twelve</a> 6And He was amazed at their unbelief. And He went around from village to village, teaching the people. 7<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/4341.htm" title="4341: proskaleitai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To call to myself, summon. Middle voice from pros and kaleo; to call toward oneself, i.e. Summon, invite.">Jesus called</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1427.htm" title="1427: dōdeka (Adj-AMP) -- 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.">Twelve to Him</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/756.htm" title="756: ērxato (V-AIM-3S) -- To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence.">began</a> <a href="/greek/649.htm" title="649: apostellein (V-PNA) -- From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively.">to send them out</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/1417.htm" title="1417: dyo (Adj-AMP) -- Two. A primary numeral; two.">two</a> <a href="/greek/1417.htm" title="1417: dyo (Adj-AMP) -- Two. A primary numeral; two.">by two,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: edidou (V-IIA-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">giving</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them</a> <a href="/greek/1849.htm" title="1849: exousian (N-AFS) -- From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence.">authority</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">over</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/169.htm" title="169: akathartōn (Adj-GNP) -- Unclean, impure. Impure (lewd) or specially, (demonic).">unclean</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: pneumatōn (N-GNP) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">spirits.</a> 8He instructed them to take nothing but a staff for the journey—no bread, no bag, no money in their belts—…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/10-1.htm">Matthew 10:1</a> 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. <a href="/luke/9-1.htm">Luke 9:1-2</a> 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. <a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18-20</a> 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.” <a href="/luke/10-1.htm">Luke 10:1-2</a> 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. <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a> 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.” <a href="/exodus/4-14.htm">Exodus 4:14-16</a> 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. <a href="/numbers/11-16.htm">Numbers 11:16-17</a> 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. <a href="/deuteronomy/31-7.htm">Deuteronomy 31:7-8</a> 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.” <a href="/1_samuel/10-1.htm">1 Samuel 10:1</a> 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? <a href="/2_kings/2-9.htm">2 Kings 2:9-14</a> 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. ... <a href="/isaiah/6-8.htm">Isaiah 6:8</a> 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!” <a href="/jeremiah/1-7.htm">Jeremiah 1:7-8</a> 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. <a href="/ezekiel/2-3.htm">Ezekiel 2:3-7</a> “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. ... <a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Zechariah 4:6</a> 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. <a href="/matthew/9-37.htm">Matthew 9:37-38</a> 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.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.<a href="/mark/3-13.htm">Mark 3:13,14</a> And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him… <a href="/matthew/10-1.htm">Matthew 10:1</a> 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.<a href="/luke/6-13.htm">Luke 6:13-16</a> And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles; … two and.<a href="/exodus/4-14.htm">Exodus 4:14,15</a> 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… <a href="/ecclesiastes/4-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 4:9,10</a> Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour… <a href="/revelation/11-3.htm">Revelation 11:3</a> And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.power.<a href="/mark/16-17.htm">Mark 16:17</a> And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;<a href="/luke/10-17.htm">Luke 10:17-20</a> And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/3-15.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/mark/3-13.htm">Calls</a> <a href="/mark/5-18.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/mark/6-1.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/mark/5-13.htm">Foul</a> <a href="/mark/5-43.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-9.htm">Pairs</a> <a href="/mark/6-5.htm">Power</a> <a href="/mark/6-2.htm">Proceeded</a> <a href="/mark/5-18.htm">Spirits</a> <a href="/mark/3-23.htm">Summoned</a> <a href="/matthew/18-32.htm">Summoning</a> <a href="/mark/5-42.htm">Twelve</a> <a href="/isaiah/34-15.htm">Twos</a> <a href="/mark/5-13.htm">Unclean</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/10-42.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/mark/10-49.htm">Calls</a> <a href="/mark/6-13.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/mark/6-12.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/mark/7-25.htm">Foul</a> <a href="/mark/6-27.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/luke/10-1.htm">Pairs</a> <a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Power</a> <a href="/mark/6-34.htm">Proceeded</a> <a href="/mark/6-13.htm">Spirits</a> <a href="/mark/8-34.htm">Summoned</a> <a href="/mark/15-44.htm">Summoning</a> <a href="/mark/6-30.htm">Twelve</a> <a href="/luke/10-1.htm">Twos</a> <a href="/mark/7-2.htm">Unclean</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 6</div>1. <a href="/mark/6-1.htm">Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.</a> 7. <a href="/mark/6-7.htm">He gives the twelve power over unclean spirits.</a> 14. <a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Various opinions of Jesus.</a> 16. <a href="/mark/6-16.htm">John the Baptist is imprisoned, beheaded, and buried.</a> 30. <a href="/mark/6-30.htm">The apostles return from preaching.</a> 34. <a href="/mark/6-34.htm">The miracle of five loaves and two fishes.</a> 45. <a href="/mark/6-45.htm">Jesus walks on the sea;</a> 53. <a href="/mark/6-53.htm">and heals all who touch him.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then Jesus called the Twelve to Him This phrase indicates a specific and intentional gathering of the twelve apostles, a group Jesus had chosen earlier in His ministry (<a href="/mark/3-13.htm">Mark 3:13-19</a>). The number twelve is significant, symbolizing the twelve tribes of Israel, suggesting a new spiritual leadership for God's people. Jesus calling them to Himself emphasizes His role as a rabbi and leader, preparing them for a mission that extends His ministry.and began to send them out two by two Sending the apostles in pairs reflects a practical and spiritual strategy. Practically, it provided companionship and mutual support, which was important for safety and encouragement. Spiritually, it aligns with the biblical principle of testimony, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/19-15.htm">Deuteronomy 19:15</a>, where two witnesses establish a matter. This method also prefigures the Great Commission, where Jesus sends His followers to spread the Gospel.giving them authority over unclean spirits This authority signifies a transfer of Jesus' power to His apostles, enabling them to perform exorcisms and healings as a testament to the Kingdom of God. It highlights the spiritual warfare aspect of their mission, confronting the forces of evil. This empowerment is a fulfillment of Jesus' earlier promise in <a href="/mark/3-14.htm">Mark 3:14-15</a> and foreshadows the greater works believers would do through the Holy Spirit (<a href="/john/14-12.htm">John 14:12</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is the one who calls and sends out the twelve disciples. His authority and mission are pivotal to understanding this verse. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_twelve_disciples.htm">The Twelve Disciples</a> These are the chosen followers of Jesus, representing the twelve tribes of Israel. They are being prepared for their mission to spread the Gospel. 3. <a href="/topical/u/unclean_spirits.htm">Unclean Spirits</a> These refer to demonic forces or evil spirits that the disciples are given authority over. This highlights the spiritual warfare aspect of their mission. 4. <a href="/topical/t/two_by_two.htm">Two by Two</a> This method of sending the disciples in pairs emphasizes the importance of companionship and mutual support in ministry. 5. <a href="/topical/a/authority.htm">Authority</a> The Greek word used here is (exousia), meaning power or authority. This indicates the divine empowerment given to the disciples to carry out their mission.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community_in_ministry.htm">The Importance of Community in Ministry</a> Jesus sent the disciples out in pairs, highlighting the need for support, accountability, and encouragement in ministry work. <a href="/topical/d/divine_authority_and_empowerment.htm">Divine Authority and Empowerment</a> The authority given to the disciples is a reminder that our strength in ministry comes from God, not from ourselves. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare_awareness.htm">Spiritual Warfare Awareness</a> Recognizing the reality of unclean spirits and spiritual battles is crucial for Christians. We must be prepared and equipped to face these challenges. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_the_call.htm">Obedience to the Call</a> The disciples responded to Jesus' call and went out as instructed. We, too, must be willing to step out in faith when God calls us to serve. <a href="/topical/r/reliance_on_god's_provision.htm">Reliance on God's Provision</a> The sending out of the disciples with authority implies reliance on God's provision and guidance, rather than human resources or strategies.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) He called unto him the twelve.--See Notes on <a href="/context/matthew/10-1.htm" title="And when he had called to 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.">Matthew 10:1-15</a>. 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.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - At <a href="/mark/3-7.htm">Mark 3:7</a> 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 (<a href="/matthew/10-1.htm">Matthew 10:1</a>) 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. <a href="/commentaries/mark/6-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [Jesus] called προσκαλεῖται (proskaleitai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4341.htm">Strong's 4341: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_1427.htm">Strong's 1427: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. began ἤρξατο (ērxato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_756.htm">Strong's 756: </a> To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence. to send them out ἀποστέλλειν (apostellein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_649.htm">Strong's 649: </a> From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively. two δύο (dyo) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1417.htm">Strong's 1417: </a> Two. A primary numeral; 'two'. [by] two, δύο (dyo) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1417.htm">Strong's 1417: </a> Two. A primary numeral; 'two'. giving ἐδίδου (edidou) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_1849.htm">Strong's 1849: </a> From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. over τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_169.htm">Strong's 169: </a> Unclean, impure. Impure (lewd) or specially, (demonic). spirits. πνευμάτων (pneumatōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/6-7.htm">Mark 6:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/6-7.htm">Mark 6:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/6-7.htm">Mark 6:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/6-7.htm">Mark 6:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/6-7.htm">Mark 6:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/6-7.htm">Mark 6:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/6-7.htm">Mark 6:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/6-7.htm">Mark 6:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/6-7.htm">Mark 6:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/6-7.htm">Mark 6:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/6-7.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 6:7 He called to himself the twelve (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/6-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 6:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 6:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/6-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 6:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 6:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>