Mark 6:30
And the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught.
Original Language Analysis
Καὶ
And
G2532
Καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
συνάγονται
gathered themselves together
G4863
συνάγονται
gathered themselves together
Strong's:
G4863
Word #:
2 of 17
to lead together, i.e., collect or convene; specially, to entertain (hospitably)
οἱ
G3588
οἱ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἀπόστολοι
the apostles
G652
ἀπόστολοι
the apostles
Strong's:
G652
Word #:
4 of 17
a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the gospel; officially a commissioner of christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)
πρὸς
unto
G4314
πρὸς
unto
Strong's:
G4314
Word #:
5 of 17
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἰησοῦν
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦν
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
7 of 17
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
Καὶ
And
G2532
Καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
8 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
αὐτῷ
him
G846
αὐτῷ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
10 of 17
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
Καὶ
And
G2532
Καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
12 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἐποίησαν
they had done
G4160
ἐποίησαν
they had done
Strong's:
G4160
Word #:
14 of 17
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
Cross References
Luke 9:10And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.Matthew 10:2Now 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;
Historical Context
Apostolic band operated as team under Jesus leadership. Sending out return reporting pattern throughout Acts. Paul reported to Jerusalem church Antioch church. Accountability essential prevents error isolation pride. Modern church structures elders bishops provide oversight. Presbyterian polity emphasizes accountability through courts church. Healthy ministry requires reporting reviewing learning adapting. Jesus used these moments to teach clarify correct disciples. Debriefing as important as doing.
Questions for Reflection
- Why is accountability and reporting back essential component of biblical ministry?
- How does Jesus debriefing pattern model effective ministry supervision mentoring?
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Analysis & Commentary
Apostles gathered unto Jesus told him all things both what done and taught. Apostles return from mission. Gathered pros assembled with. Told apēggeilan reported. Both kai te all inclusive. What done epoiēsan works performed. Taught edidaxan doctrine communicated. Accountability reporting back. Ministry review learning from experience. Jesus debriefing disciples evaluating ministry. Reformed theology values ministerial accountability supervisors elders provide oversight correction encouragement. Lone ranger ministry unbiblical.