Mark 6:7
And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 18
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τοὺς
G3588
τοὺς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
5 of 18
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
αὐτοῖς
them
G846
αὐτοῖς
them
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
7 of 18
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
ἀποστέλλειν
forth
G649
ἀποστέλλειν
forth
Strong's:
G649
Word #:
8 of 18
set apart, i.e., (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
11 of 18
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἐδίδου
gave
G1325
ἐδίδου
gave
Strong's:
G1325
Word #:
12 of 18
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
αὐτοῖς
them
G846
αὐτοῖς
them
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
13 of 18
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
ἐξουσίαν
power over
G1849
ἐξουσίαν
power over
Strong's:
G1849
Word #:
14 of 18
privilege, i.e., (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token o
τῶν
G3588
τῶν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
15 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πνευμάτων
spirits
G4151
πνευμάτων
spirits
Strong's:
G4151
Word #:
16 of 18
a current of air, i.e., breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e., (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital prin
Cross References
Revelation 11:3And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.Luke 10:1After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come.Mark 16:17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
Historical Context
Apostolic mission practice throughout Acts. Paul Barnabas Peter John others traveled in teams. Partnership prevents isolation pride provides accountability. Modern missions emphasizes team approach. Solo missionaries burn out lack accountability. Team ministry models biblical pattern. Power over demons demonstrates kingdom authority spiritual warfare component of ministry. Gospel proclamation confronts demonic strongholds requires divine power human wisdom eloquence insufficient.
Questions for Reflection
- Why did Jesus send disciples two by two what does this teach about biblical pattern for ministry?
- How does delegated authority over unclean spirits demonstrate that spiritual warfare requires divine power not human ability?
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Analysis & Commentary
He called twelve sent them two by two gave them power over unclean spirits. Jesus sends disciples on mission. Two by two partnership accountability mutual support. Gave power exousia delegated authority derived from Christ. Over unclean spirits spiritual warfare authority. Disciples share Christ mission ministry. Reformed theology affirms derivative authority believers minister in Christ name power not own. Every believer called share gospel make disciples.