Luke 9:1
Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.
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Methodist theologian, 1762–1832
Adam Clarke
Power and authority - Δυναμιν και εξουσιαν. The words properly mean here, the power to work miracles; and that authority by which the whole demoniac system was to be subjected to them. The reader will…
We have here, I. The method Christ took to spread his gospel, to diffuse and enforce the light of it. He had himself travelled about, preaching and healing; but he could be only in one place at a…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
Luk 9:1-6. The Mission of the Twelve.
1. Then he called his twelve disciples together This was at the close of the missionary journeys alluded to in Mat 9:35; Mar 6:6. St Matthew gives a touching…
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