Mark 6 · Verse 7

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;
Mark 6:7, King James Version

Mark 6:7 in other translations

BSBThen Jesus called the Twelve to Him and began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits.
WEBHe called to himself the twelve, and began to send them out two by two; and he gave them authority over the unclean spirits.
ASVAnd he calleth unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and he gave them authority over the unclean spirits;
YLTand he doth call near the twelve, and he began to send them forth two by two, and he was giving them power over the unclean spirits,
DARBYAnd he calls the twelve to him; and he began to send them out two and two, and gave to them power over the unclean spirits;
BBEAnd he gave orders to the twelve, and sent them out two by two; and he gave them authority over the unclean spirits;
WebsterAnd he calleth to him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;

What does Mark 6:7 mean?

Barnes' Notes
Verse 7. By two and two. In order that they might support and encourage each other in their work. Amidst the trials and opposition which they would meet with, mutual counsel and aid would greatly lighten their burdens, and alleviate their calamities. Mutual counsel might also contribute to their success, and lead to united plans to advance the kingdom of the Redeemer. Jesus here, as in all the work of religion, consulted at the same time the happiness and usefulness of his disciples. Nor are they ever separated. Whatever contributes to the usefulness of the people, produces also their happiness; or, in other words, the secret of being happy, is to be useful.

(b) "And he called unto him" Mt 10:1, Mk 3:13, Lk 9:1, 10:3

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 7 By two and two - That they might encourage and support each other; and to show that union among the ministers of the Gospel is essential to the promotion of the cause of truth. See on Luk 10:1 (note).

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Mark 6:7-13
Though the apostles were conscious to themselves of great weakness, and expected no wordly advantage, yet, in obedience to their Master, and in dependence upon his strength, they went out. They did not amuse people with curious matters, but told them they must repent of their sins, and turn to God. The servants of Christ may hope to turn many from darkness unto God, and to heal souls by the power of the Holy Ghost.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Mark 6:7 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ΚαὶKaiAndG2532
προσκαλεῖταιproskaleitaiHe calls nearG4341
τοὺςtoustheG3588
δώδεκαdōdekaTwelveG1427
καὶkaiandG2532
ἤρξατοērxatoHe beganG757
αὐτοὺςautousthemG846
ἀποστέλλεινapostelleinto send forthG649
δύοduotwoG1417
δύοduo[by] twoG1417
καὶkaiandG2532
ἐδίδουedidouHe was gavingG1325
αὐτοῖςautoisto themG846
ἐξουσίανexousianauthorityG1849
τῶνtōnover theG3588
πνευμάτωνpneumatōnspiritsG4151
τῶνtōn<the>G3588
ἀκαθάρτωνakathartōnuncleanG169

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Mark 6:7

  • Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

    Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.

  • Matthew 10:1-5

    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. Now 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; Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alpheus, and Lebbeus, whose surname was Thaddeus; Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him. …

  • Luke 10:17-20

    And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

  • Luke 9:1-6

    Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece. And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart. …

  • Luke 10:1

    After 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.

  • Revelation 11:3

    And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.

  • Luke 10:3-12

    Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves. Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way. And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house. And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again. …

  • Luke 6:13-16

    And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles; Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew, Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon called Zelotes, And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor.

  • Matthew 10:9-14

    Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat. And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence. And when ye come into an house, salute it. …

  • Mark 3:13-14

    And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him. And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach,

  • Mark 16:17

    And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;

  • Exodus 4:14-15

    And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart. And thou shalt speak unto him, and put words in his mouth: and I will be with thy mouth, and with his mouth, and will teach you what ye shall do.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
the twelve.
3:13,14; Mt 10:1-4; Lu 6:13-16; 9:1-6; 10:3-12
two and.
Ex 4:14,15; Ec 4:9,10; Re 11:3
power.
16:17; Lu 10:17-20

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Context

  • Mark 6:6

    And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages, teaching.

  • 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;

  • Mark 6:8

    And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse:

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Mark 6:7 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Y llamó á los doce, y comenzó á enviarlos de dos en dos: y les dió potestad sobre los espíritus inmundos.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Et il appelle les douze; et il se mit à les envoyer deux à deux, et leur donna autorité sur les esprits immondes.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Und er ruft die Zwölfe herzu; und er fing an, sie zu zwei und zwei auszusenden, und gab ihnen Gewalt über die unreinen Geister.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Et vocavit duodecim: et cœpit eos mittere binos, et dabat illis potestatem spirituum immundorum.