Matthew 10:1
New International Version
Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness.

New Living Translation
Jesus called his twelve disciples together and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and illness.

English Standard Version
And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

Berean Literal Bible
And having summoned His twelve disciples, He gave to them authority over unclean spirits, so as to cast them out and to heal every disease and every sickness.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
And when He had called His twelve disciples to Him, He gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease.

New American Standard Bible
Jesus summoned His twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every sickness.

NASB 1995
Jesus summoned His twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every kind of disease and every kind of sickness.

NASB 1977
And having summoned His twelve disciples, He gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every kind of disease and every kind of sickness.

Legacy Standard Bible
And summoning His twelve disciples, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every kind of disease and every kind of sickness.

Amplified Bible
Jesus summoned His twelve disciples and gave them authority and power over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every kind of disease and every kind of sickness.

Christian Standard Bible
Summoning his twelve disciples, he gave them authority over unclean spirits, to drive them out and to heal every disease and sickness.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Summoning His 12 disciples, He gave them authority over unclean spirits, to drive them out and to heal every disease and sickness.

American Standard Version
And he called unto him his twelve disciples, and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of disease and all manner of sickness.

Contemporary English Version
Jesus called together his twelve disciples. He gave them the power to force out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and sickness.

English Revised Version
And he called unto him his twelve disciples, and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of disease and all manner of sickness.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jesus called his twelve disciples and gave them authority to force evil spirits out of people and to cure every disease and sickness.

Good News Translation
Jesus called his twelve disciples together and gave them authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and every sickness.

International Standard Version
Then Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and every illness.

Majority Standard Bible
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.

NET Bible
Jesus called his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits so they could cast them out and heal every kind of disease and sickness.

New Heart English Bible
And he called to himself his twelve disciples, and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every sickness.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

Weymouth New Testament
Then He called to Him His twelve disciples and gave them authority over foul spirits, to drive them out; and to cure every kind of disease and infirmity.

World English Bible
He called to himself his twelve disciples, and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every sickness.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And having called His twelve disciples to Himself, He gave to them power over unclean spirits, so as to be casting them out, and to be healing every disease and every sickness.

Berean Literal Bible
And having summoned His twelve disciples, He gave to them authority over unclean spirits, so as to cast them out and to heal every disease and every sickness.

Young's Literal Translation
And having called to him his twelve disciples, he gave to them power over unclean spirits, so as to be casting them out, and to be healing every sickness, and every malady.

Smith's Literal Translation
And having called his twelve disciples, he gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease and every weakness.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
AND having called his twelve disciples together, he gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of diseases, and all manner of infirmities.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And having called together his twelve disciples, he gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out and to cure every sickness and every infirmity.

New American Bible
Then he summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits to drive them out and to cure every disease and every illness.

New Revised Standard Version
Then Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease and every sickness.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
AND he called his twelve disciples, and gave them power over the unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every kind of disease and sickness.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he called his twelve disciples and he gave them authority over foul spirits to cast them out, and to heal every ailment and disease.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And he called to him his twelve disciples, and gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they might cast them out, and care every disease and every infirmity.

Godbey New Testament
And calling His twelve disciples, He gave them power over unclean spirits, so as to cast them out, and heal every disease, and every malady.

Haweis New Testament
AND having called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease, and every malady.

Mace New Testament
Jesus having called his twelve disciples, he gave them power to cast out unclean spirits, and to heal diseases and disorders of every kind.

Weymouth New Testament
Then He called to Him His twelve disciples and gave them authority over foul spirits, to drive them out; and to cure every kind of disease and infirmity.

Worrell New Testament
And, having called to Him His twelve disciples, He gave them authority over unclean spirits, so as to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every sickness.

Worsley New Testament
And He called unto Him his twelve disciples, and gave them power over impure spirits, even to cast them out; and to cure all diseases and every malady whatsoever.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Twelve Apostles
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. 2These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John;…

Cross References
Mark 3:13-15
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.

Luke 9:1-2
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.

Acts 1:8
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.”

John 20:21-23
Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.” / When He had said this, He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. / If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you withhold forgiveness from anyone, it is withheld.”

Luke 10:19
Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you.

Mark 6:7
Then Jesus called the Twelve to Him and began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits.

Acts 5:12-16
The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people, and with one accord the believers gathered together in Solomon’s Colonnade. / Although the people regarded them highly, no one else dared to join them. / Yet more and more believers were brought to the Lord—large numbers of both men and women. ...

Matthew 28:18-20
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.”

Luke 6:12-13
In those days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God. / When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles:

Acts 3:6-8
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!” / Taking him by the right hand, Peter helped him up, and at once the man’s feet and ankles were made strong. / He sprang to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and leaping and praising God.

Exodus 4:15-17
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.”

Numbers 11:16-17
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.

2 Kings 2:9-14
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. ...

Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,

Jeremiah 1:9-10
Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and said to me: “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth. / See, I have appointed you today over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and plant.”


Treasury of Scripture

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.

called.

Matthew 19:28
And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Matthew 26:20,47
Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve…

Mark 3:13,14
And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him…

he gave.

Matthew 6:13
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

Matthew 28:18,19
And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth…

Mark 3:15
And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils:

against.

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Matthew 10
1. Jesus sends out his apostles, enabling them with power to do miracles;
5. giving them their charge, teaches them;
16. comforts them against persecutions;
40. and promises a blessing to those who receive them.














Jesus called
The Greek word for "called" is "προσκαλέω" (proskaleō), which implies a personal and intentional summoning. This highlights the deliberate and purposeful nature of Jesus' actions. In the historical context, a rabbi calling disciples was a significant act, indicating a close relationship and a transfer of authority and teaching. Jesus, as the divine teacher, calls His disciples not just to follow but to participate in His mission.

His twelve disciples
The number twelve is significant, symbolizing the twelve tribes of Israel. This connection underscores the continuity between the Old and New Covenants, with the disciples representing a new spiritual Israel. Historically, the selection of twelve men would resonate with Jewish audiences, signifying a restoration and fulfillment of God's promises to His people.

to Him
This phrase emphasizes the centrality of Jesus in the disciples' mission. They are called to Him, indicating that their authority and mission derive from their relationship with Christ. In a spiritual sense, it reminds believers that true ministry and authority come from being in close communion with Jesus.

and gave them authority
The Greek word for "authority" is "ἐξουσία" (exousia), meaning power or right. This authority is not inherent in the disciples but is a gift from Jesus, signifying His divine power and sovereignty. In a historical context, this transfer of authority would be understood as a commissioning, equipping the disciples for their mission.

over unclean spirits
"Unclean spirits" refers to demonic forces, which were widely recognized in the ancient world as sources of evil and oppression. The authority over these spirits signifies Jesus' dominion over the spiritual realm, affirming His messianic role as the one who liberates humanity from evil.

to drive them out
The act of driving out unclean spirits is a demonstration of the Kingdom of God's power over darkness. The Greek word "ἐκβάλλω" (ekballō) implies a forceful expulsion, indicating the decisive nature of Jesus' victory over evil. This action is both a physical and spiritual cleansing, restoring individuals to wholeness.

and to heal
Healing is a central aspect of Jesus' ministry, reflecting God's compassion and desire for human flourishing. The Greek word "θεραπεύω" (therapeuō) suggests not only physical healing but also spiritual restoration. This holistic approach to healing underscores the comprehensive nature of salvation in Christ.

every disease and sickness
The phrase "every disease and sickness" indicates the breadth and inclusivity of Jesus' healing power. It reflects the brokenness of the world and the comprehensive scope of Jesus' redemptive work. Historically, disease and sickness were seen as manifestations of sin and separation from God, and Jesus' healing acts as a sign of the coming Kingdom where such brokenness is eradicated.

X.

(1) What is described here is not the choice, but the mission of the Twelve. That selection had been made before (Luke 6:13), and the number at once suggested the thought that they represented the twelve tribes of Israel (Matthew 19:28), and were as such to be His messengers to the whole people of the dispersion. The name Apostle (which He had given them before--Luke 6:13) signified literally "one who is sent;" but it had acquired in classical Greek a more specific meaning, as the "ambassador," or "envoy," of a state. According to our Lord's teaching they were sent by Him, even as 'He had been sent by the Father (John 20:21).

All manner of sickness.--See Note on Matthew 9:35. The repetition of the same words emphasises the delegation of authority. . . .

Verse 1. - Parallel passages: Mark 6:7; Luke 9:1. The prayer (Matthew 9:38) is answered in the persons of those who were taught to pray. Christ establishes his new agency. And when he had called unto him. From the circle of the bystanders. His twelve disciples. Who had already been chosen to be specially with him (cf. Matthew 9:35, note; and Matthew 5:1). Twelve. To be heads of the tribes of the new Israel (Revelation 21:14; cf. James 1:1; Matthew 19:28). Observe that the office of the tribes of the covenant nation corresponded to the symbolism of the number 12 (3, Deity, x 4, world = Church). He gave them power; authority (Revised Version); ἐξουσίαν: the greater including the less. So Mark, but Luke expands to δύναμιν καὶ ἐξουσίαν. Against; over (Revised Version); simple genitive (so Mark). Unclean spirits (Matthew 4:24. note). Unclean. As belonging to the unholy, non-theocratic kingdom, the realm of darkness. "Hence also unclean animals (Matthew 8:31, sqq.; Revelation 18:2) and places (Matthew 12:43, sqq.) have a kind of natural relationship with such spirits" (Kubel). To cast them out. Their authority was to ex-send to this (ὥστε ἐκβάλλειν αὐτά, cf. Mark 3:15). And to heal. Probably connected, not with ὥστε, but with ἐξουσίαν (cf. Luke). Observe that nothing is said of their receiving authority to convert. This God himself keeps. But they can remove all hindrances other than those purely subjective and spiritual, whether the objective hindrances be intruding evil spirits affecting body and mind or only bodily diseases. All manner, etc. (Matthew 9:35, note).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

calling
προσκαλεσάμενος (proskalesamenos)
Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4341: To call to myself, summon. Middle voice from pros and kaleo; to call toward oneself, i.e. Summon, invite.

His
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

twelve
δώδεκα (dōdeka)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1427: 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.

disciples {to Him},
μαθητὰς (mathētas)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.

[Jesus] gave
ἔδωκεν (edōken)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1325: 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
Strong's 846: 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 over
ἐξουσίαν (exousian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1849: From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence.

unclean
ἀκαθάρτων (akathartōn)
Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 169: Unclean, impure. Impure (lewd) or specially, (demonic).

spirits,
πνευμάτων (pneumatōn)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit.

so that
ὥστε (hōste)
Conjunction
Strong's 5620: So that, therefore, so then, so as to. From hos and te; so too, i.e. Thus therefore.

they could drive them out
ἐκβάλλειν (ekballein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 1544: To throw (cast, put) out; I banish; I bring forth, produce. From ek and ballo; to eject.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

heal
θεραπεύειν (therapeuein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 2323: From the same as therapon; to wait upon menially, i.e. to adore, or to relieve.

every
πᾶσαν (pasan)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

disease
νόσον (noson)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3554: A disease, malady, sickness. Of uncertain affinity; a malady.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

sickness.
μαλακίαν (malakian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3119: Weakness, illness, sickness. From malakos; softness, i.e. Enervation.


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