Mark 6:7

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“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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BSBPD

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

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“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;”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“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,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Mark 6:7 — 12 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Exodus 4:14Then 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.
  2. Ecclesiastes 4:9Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.
  3. Matthew 10:1And 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.
  4. Matthew 10:9Do not carry any gold or silver or copper in your belts.
  5. Mark 3:13Then Jesus went up on the mountain and called for those He wanted, and they came to Him.
  6. Mark 16:17And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;
  7. Luke 6:13When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles:
  8. Luke 9:1Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases.
  9. Luke 10:1After 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.
  10. Luke 10:3Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves.
  11. Luke 10:17The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in Your name.”
  12. Revelation 11:3And I will empower my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.”

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