Mark 3:13-15 ▼

13 He went up on the hillside and called those whom He Himself wanted and chose; and they came to Him.

14 And He appointed twelve [disciples], so that they would be with Him [for instruction] and so that He could send them out to preach [the gospel as apostles—that is, as His special messengers, personally chosen representatives],

15 and to have authority and power to cast out demons.