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
Then Jesus went up on a hillside and called to himself those whom he had decided on, and they approached him.
Matthew 10:1
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.
Luke 6:13
When daylight came, he called his disciples and chose twelve of them, whom he also called apostles:
Luke 9:1
Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all the demons and to heal diseases.
Luke 10:3
Get going! See, I am sending you out like lambs among wolves.

Two and

Exodus 4:14
Then the LORD was angry with Moses and said, "There's your brother Aaron, a descendant of Levi, isn't there? I know that he certainly is eloquent. Right now he's coming to meet you and he will be pleased to see you.
Ecclesiastes 4:9
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.
Revelation 11:3
I will give my two witnesses who wear sackcloth the authority to prophesy for 1,260 days."

Power

Mark 16:17
These are the signs that will accompany those who believe: In my name they'll drive out demons, they'll speak in new languages,
Luke 10:17
The 70 disciples came back and joyously reported, "Lord, even the demons are submitting to us in your name!"

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