Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;

Bible References

The twelve

Mark 3:13
And he went up on the mountain and called to him those whom he desired, and they came to him.
Matthew 10:1
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.
Luke 6:13
And when day came, he called his disciples and chose from them twelve, whom he named apostles:
Luke 9:1
And he called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases,
Luke 10:3
Go your way; behold, I am sending you out as lambs in the midst of wolves.

Two and

Exodus 4:14
Then the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses and he said, "Is there not Aaron, your brother, the Levite? I know that he can speak well. Behold, he is coming out to meet you, and when he sees you, he will be glad in his heart.
Ecclesiastes 4:9
Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil.
Revelation 11:3
And I will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth."

Power

Mark 16:17
And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues;
Luke 10:17
The seventy-two returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!"

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