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together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, <a href="/nlt/luke/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> One day Jesus called together his twelve disciples and gave them power and authority to cast out all demons and to heal all diseases. <a href="/esv/luke/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, <a href="/bsb/luke/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases. <a href="/blb/luke/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having called together the Twelve, He gave to them power and authority over all the demons, and to heal diseases, <a href="/kjv/luke/9.htm">King James Bible</a> Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. <a href="/nkjv/luke/9.htm">New King James Version</a> Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. <a href="/nasb_/luke/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now He called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all the demons, and the power to heal diseases. <a href="/nasb/luke/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> And He called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all the demons and to heal diseases. <a href="/nasb77/luke/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And He called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all the demons, and to heal diseases. <a href="/lsb/luke/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And calling the twelve together, He gave them power and authority over all the demons and to heal diseases. <a href="/amp/luke/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now Jesus called together the twelve [disciples] and gave them [the right to exercise] power and authority over all the demons and to heal diseases. <a href="/csb/luke/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Summoning the Twelve, he gave them power and authority over all the demons and to heal diseases. <a href="/hcsb/luke/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Summoning the Twelve, He gave them power and authority over all the demons, and power to heal diseases. <a href="/asv/luke/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. <a href="/cev/luke/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus called together his twelve apostles and gave them complete power over all demons and diseases. <a href="/erv/luke/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. <a href="/gwt/luke/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus called the twelve apostles together and gave them power and authority over every demon and power and authority to cure diseases. <a href="/gnt/luke/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus called the twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases. <a href="/isv/luke/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all the demons and to heal diseases. <a href="/msb/luke/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases. <a href="/net/luke/9.htm">NET Bible</a> After Jesus called the twelve together, he gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, <a href="/nheb/luke/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases. <a href="/wbt/luke/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. <a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then calling the Twelve together He conferred on them power and authority over all the demons and to cure diseases; <a href="/web/luke/9.htm">World English Bible</a> He called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And having called together His twelve disciples, He gave them power and authority over all the demons, and to cure diseases, <a href="/blb/luke/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having called together the Twelve, He gave to them power and authority over all the demons, and to heal diseases, <a href="/ylt/luke/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And having called together his twelve disciples, he gave them power and authority over all the demons, and to cure sicknesses, <a href="/slt/luke/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having called together his twelve disciples, he gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> THEN calling together the twelve apostles, he gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. <a href="/cpdv/luke/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then calling together the twelve Apostles, he gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases. <a href="/nabre/luke/9.htm">New American Bible</a> He summoned the Twelve and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, <a href="/nrsvce/luke/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Jesus called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> THEN Jesus called his twelve, and gave them power and authority over all the demons, and to cure diseases. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And Yeshua called the twelve and he gave power to them and authority over all demons and diseases to heal the sick.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he called his twelve disciples to him, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases: <a href="/godbey/luke/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And calling the twelve, He gave to them power and authority over all demons, and to heal diseases. <a href="/haweis/luke/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> THEN calling his twelve disciples, he gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. <a href="/mace/luke/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> After this he assembled the twelve apostles, and gave them authority over all sorts of demons, and the power of curing all diseases: <a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then calling the Twelve together He conferred on them power and authority over all the demons and to cure diseases; <a href="/worrell/luke/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, having called together the twelve, He gave them power and authority over all the demons, and to heal diseases; <a href="/worsley/luke/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And He called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases: <a href="/parallel/luke/9-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=3523" 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/luke/9.htm">The Ministry of the Twelve</a> 1<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/4779.htm" title="4779: Synkalesamenos (V-APM-NMS) -- To call together. From sun and kaleo; to convoke.">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</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: edōken (V-AIA-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">together and gave</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/1411.htm" title="1411: dynamin (N-AFS) -- From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.">power</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</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/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">over</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panta (Adj-ANP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1140.htm" title="1140: daimonia (N-ANP) -- An evil-spirit, demon; a heathen deity. Neuter of a derivative of daimon; a d?Monic being; by extension a deity.">demons,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2323.htm" title="2323: therapeuein (V-PNA) -- From the same as therapon; to wait upon menially, i.e. to adore, or to relieve.">power to cure</a> <a href="/greek/3554.htm" title="3554: nosous (N-AFP) -- A disease, malady, sickness. Of uncertain affinity; a malady.">diseases.</a> 2And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.…<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="/mark/6-7.htm">Mark 6:7</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="/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="/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="/mark/3-13.htm">Mark 3:13-15</a> Then Jesus went up on the mountain and called for those He wanted, and they came to Him. / He appointed twelve of them, whom He designated as apostles, to accompany Him, to be sent out to preach, / and to have authority to drive out demons. <a href="/john/14-12.htm">John 14:12</a> Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I am doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. <a href="/acts/3-6.htm">Acts 3:6</a> But Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!” <a href="/acts/4-33.htm">Acts 4:33</a> With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-12.htm">2 Corinthians 12:12</a> The marks of a true apostle—signs, wonders, and miracles—were performed among you with great perseverance. <a href="/hebrews/2-4.htm">Hebrews 2:4</a> and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will. <a href="/exodus/4-15.htm">Exodus 4:15-17</a> 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. / But take this staff in your hand so you can perform signs with it.” <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/34-9.htm">Deuteronomy 34:9</a> Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/1_kings/19-16.htm">1 Kings 19:16</a> You are also to anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to succeed you as prophet. <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. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.he.<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; … <a href="/matthew/10-2.htm">Matthew 10:2-5</a> Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; … <a href="/mark/3-13.htm">Mark 3:13-19</a> And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him… gave.<a href="/luke/10-19.htm">Luke 10:19</a> Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.<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="/matthew/16-19.htm">Matthew 16:19</a> And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/7-9.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/matthew/27-7.htm">Conferred</a> <a href="/luke/8-43.htm">Cure</a> <a href="/luke/8-38.htm">Demons</a> <a href="/luke/8-38.htm">Devils</a> <a href="/luke/8-25.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/luke/8-3.htm">Diseases</a> <a href="/mark/16-17.htm">Drive</a> <a href="/luke/8-38.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/luke/8-32.htm">Getting</a> <a href="/luke/8-43.htm">Heal</a> <a href="/luke/8-55.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/8-46.htm">Power</a> <a href="/luke/7-21.htm">Sicknesses</a> <a href="/luke/8-38.htm">Spirits</a> <a href="/luke/8-4.htm">Together</a> <a href="/luke/8-43.htm">Twelve</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/10-19.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/luke/22-4.htm">Conferred</a> <a href="/luke/9-2.htm">Cure</a> <a href="/luke/9-49.htm">Demons</a> <a href="/luke/9-49.htm">Devils</a> <a href="/luke/9-14.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/luke/9-6.htm">Diseases</a> <a href="/luke/9-40.htm">Drive</a> <a href="/luke/9-49.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/luke/9-11.htm">Getting</a> <a href="/luke/9-2.htm">Heal</a> <a href="/luke/9-9.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/9-43.htm">Power</a> <a href="/acts/28-9.htm">Sicknesses</a> <a href="/luke/9-49.htm">Spirits</a> <a href="/luke/9-30.htm">Together</a> <a href="/luke/9-10.htm">Twelve</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 9</div>1. <a href="/luke/9-1.htm">Jesus sends his apostles to work miracles, and to preach.</a> 7. <a href="/luke/9-7.htm">Herod desires to see Jesus.</a> 10. <a href="/luke/9-10.htm">The apostles return.</a> 12. <a href="/luke/9-12.htm">Jesus feeds five thousand;</a> 18. <a href="/luke/9-18.htm">inquires what opinion the world had of him; foretells his passion;</a> 23. <a href="/luke/9-23.htm">proposes to all the pattern of his patience.</a> 28. <a href="/luke/9-28.htm">The transfiguration.</a> 37. <a href="/luke/9-37.htm">He heals the lunatic;</a> 43. <a href="/luke/9-43.htm">again forewarns his disciples of his passion;</a> 46. <a href="/luke/9-46.htm">commends humility;</a> 51. <a href="/luke/9-51.htm">bids them to show mildness toward all, without desire of revenge.</a> 57. <a href="/luke/9-57.htm">Many would follow him, but upon conditions.</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'; 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The Greek word for "called" is "proskaleomai," which implies a summoning or an invitation with purpose. This calling is not merely a casual gathering but a deliberate act by Jesus to prepare His disciples for a significant mission. Historically, this reflects the rabbinic tradition where a teacher would call and instruct his disciples, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and preparation in spiritual leadership.the Twelve together "The Twelve" refers to the twelve apostles, a group specifically chosen by Jesus to be His closest followers and to carry forward His teachings. The number twelve is symbolically significant, representing the twelve tribes of Israel, thus indicating a new spiritual Israel being formed. The Greek term "dodeka" underscores the completeness and divine order in this selection, highlighting the continuity of God's covenantal promises through these chosen individuals.and gave them power and authority The words "power and authority" are translated from the Greek terms "dynamis" and "exousia." "Dynamis" refers to miraculous power or ability, while "exousia" denotes the right or jurisdiction to act. This dual empowerment signifies that the apostles were not only given the ability to perform miracles but also the divine right to exercise this power. In a historical context, this empowerment was revolutionary, as it transferred divine authority from Jesus to His disciples, marking a new phase in the establishment of the Kingdom of God on earth.over all demons The phrase "over all demons" indicates the comprehensive nature of the authority given to the apostles. The Greek word "daimonion" refers to evil spirits or fallen angels. This authority over demons is a testament to the supremacy of Christ's power over the spiritual realm. In the scriptural context, it reflects the ongoing battle between the Kingdom of God and the forces of darkness, with the apostles being equipped to confront and overcome evil.and to cure diseases The ability "to cure diseases" highlights the compassionate aspect of the apostles' mission. The Greek word "therapeuo" means to heal or restore, emphasizing the restorative nature of their work. This healing ministry is a direct continuation of Jesus' own ministry, demonstrating the holistic approach of the Gospel, which addresses both spiritual and physical needs. Historically, this healing power served as a sign of the in-breaking of God's Kingdom, offering a foretaste of the ultimate restoration to come.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>IX.(1-6) Then he called his twelve disciples.-See Notes on <a href="/context/matthew/10-5.htm" title="These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter you not:">Matthew 10:5-15</a>, and <a href="/context/mark/6-7.htm" title="And he called to him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;">Mark 6:7-13</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 1-6. - The Master sends out the twelve on a mission. Ver 1. - Then he called his twelve disciples together. The Galilee ministry was just over; outwardly it had been a triumphant success; vast crowds had been gathered together. The Master was generally welcomed with a positive enthusiasm; the people heard him gladly. Here and there were visible, as in the cases of the woman who touched him and the synagogue ruler who prayed him to heal his little daughter, just related (ch. 8.), conspicuous examples of a strange or mighty faith; but the success, the Master knew too well, was only on the surface. The crowds who to-day shouted "Hosanna!" and greeted his appearance among them with joy, on the morrow would fall away from him, and on the day following would reappear with the shout "Crucify him!" It was especially to warn his Church in coming ages of this sure result of all earnest devoted preaching and teaching, that he spoke that saddest of parables, "the sower" (ch. 8.) But before he finally brought this Galilaean ministry to a close, he would gather in some few wavering souls, whose hearts he knew were trembling in the balance between the choice of life and good, and death and evil. To help these he sent out this last mission. The word rendered called together" indicates a solemn gathering. And gave them power, etc. This and the further detail of the next verse (2) roughly describe the work he intended them to do, and the means bestowed on them for its accomplishment. Very extraordinary powers were conferred on them - powers evidently intended to terminate with the short mission on which he now despatched them. <a href="/commentaries/luke/9-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [Jesus] called Συνκαλεσάμενος (Synkalesamenos) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4779.htm">Strong's 4779: </a> To call together. From sun and kaleo; to convoke. 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 {together} 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] gave ἔδωκεν (edōken) Verb - Aorist 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. power δύναμιν (dynamin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1411.htm">Strong's 1411: </a> From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. 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 ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. all πάντα (panta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. demons, δαιμόνια (daimonia) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1140.htm">Strong's 1140: </a> An evil-spirit, demon; a heathen deity. Neuter of a derivative of daimon; a d?Monic being; by extension a deity. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [ power ] to cure θεραπεύειν (therapeuein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2323.htm">Strong's 2323: </a> From the same as therapon; to wait upon menially, i.e. to adore, or to relieve. diseases. νόσους (nosous) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3554.htm">Strong's 3554: </a> A disease, malady, sickness. 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