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Apostles » Commission of
Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations; baptize them into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit; and teach them to obey every command which I have given you. And remember, I am with you always, day by day, until the Close of the Age."
He appointed twelve of them, that they might be with Him, and that He might also send them to proclaim His Message, with authority to expel the demons.
Then summoning the Twelve to Him, He proceeded to send them out by twos, and gave them authority over the foul spirits. He charged them to take nothing for the journey except a stick; no bread, no bag, and not a penny in their pockets, but to go wearing sandals. "And do not," He said, "put on an extra under garment. read more.
Wherever you enter a house, make it your home till you leave that place. But wherever they will not receive you or listen to you, when you leave shake off the very dust from under your feet to bear witness concerning them."
Wherever you enter a house, make it your home till you leave that place. But wherever they will not receive you or listen to you, when you leave shake off the very dust from under your feet to bear witness concerning them."
Then He said to them, "Go the whole world over, and proclaim the Good News to all mankind.
Then calling the Twelve together He conferred on them power and authority over all the demons and to cure diseases; and sent them out to proclaim the Kingdom of God and to cure the sick. And He commanded them, "Take nothing for your journey; neither stick nor bag nor bread nor money; and do not have an extra under garment. read more.
Whatever house you enter, make that your home, and from it start afresh. Wherever they refuse to receive you, as you leave that town shake off the very dust from your feet as a protest against them."
Whatever house you enter, make that your home, and from it start afresh. Wherever they refuse to receive you, as you leave that town shake off the very dust from your feet as a protest against them."
You however have remained with me amid my trials; and I covenant to give you, as my Father has covenanted to give me, a Kingdom-- so that you shall eat and drink at my table in my Kingdom, and sit on thrones as judges over the twelve tribes of Israel.
If you remit the sins of any persons, they remain remitted to them. If you bind fast the sins of any, they remain bound."
When they had finished breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these others do?" "Yes, Master," was his answer; "you know that you are dear to me." "Then feed my lambs," replied Jesus. Again a second time He asked him, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" "Yes, Master," he said, "you know that you are dear to me." "Then be a shepherd to my sheep," He said. A third time Jesus put the question: "Simon, son of John, am I dear to you?" It grieved Peter that Jesus asked him the third time, "Am I dear to you?" "Master," he replied, "you know everything, you can see that you are dear to me." "Then feed my much-loved sheep," said Jesus. read more.
"In most solemn truth I tell you that whereas, when you were young, you used to put on your girdle and walk whichever way you chose, when you have grown old you will stretch out your arms and some one else will put a girdle round you and carry you where you have no wish to go." This He said to indicate the kind of death by which that disciple would bring glory to God; and after speaking thus He said to him, "Follow me."
"In most solemn truth I tell you that whereas, when you were young, you used to put on your girdle and walk whichever way you chose, when you have grown old you will stretch out your arms and some one else will put a girdle round you and carry you where you have no wish to go." This He said to indicate the kind of death by which that disciple would bring glory to God; and after speaking thus He said to him, "Follow me."
And He has commanded us to preach to the people and solemnly declare that this is He who has been appointed by God to be the Judge of the living and the dead.
Apostles » Miraculous power given to
When the Seventy returned, they exclaimed joyfully, "Master, even the demons submit to us when we utter your name."
Then He called to Him His twelve disciples and gave them authority over foul spirits, to drive them out; and to cure every kind of disease and infirmity.
with authority to expel the demons.
Then summoning the Twelve to Him, He proceeded to send them out by twos, and gave them authority over the foul spirits.
And signs shall attend those who believe, even such as these. By making use of my name they shall expel demons. They shall speak new languages.
Then calling the Twelve together He conferred on them power and authority over all the demons and to cure diseases; and sent them out to proclaim the Kingdom of God and to cure the sick.
Cure the sick in that town, and tell them, "'The Kingdom of God is now at your door.'
They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak in foreign languages according as the Spirit gave them words to utter.
Fear came upon every one, and many marvels and signs were done by the Apostles.
Many signs and marvels continued to be done among the people by the Apostles; and by common consent they all met in Solomon's Portico. But none of the others dared to attach themselves to them. Yet the people held them in high honour-- and more and more believers in the Lord joined them, including great numbers both of men and women-- read more.
so that they would even bring out their sick friends into the streets and lay them on light couches or mats, in order that when Peter came by, at least his shadow might fall on one or other of them. The inhabitants, too, of the towns in the neighbourhood of Jerusalem came in crowds, bringing sick persons and some who were harassed by foul spirits, and they were cured, one and all.
so that they would even bring out their sick friends into the streets and lay them on light couches or mats, in order that when Peter came by, at least his shadow might fall on one or other of them. The inhabitants, too, of the towns in the neighbourhood of Jerusalem came in crowds, bringing sick persons and some who were harassed by foul spirits, and they were cured, one and all.
I speak in a tongue, thank God, more than all of you;
The signs that characterize the true Apostle have been done among you, accompanied by unwearied fortitude, and by tokens and marvels and displays of power.
Apostles » Selection of
The next day, having decided to leave Bethany and go into Galilee, Jesus found Philip, and invited him to follow Him.
And walking along the shore of the Lake of Galilee He saw two brothers--Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew--throwing a drag-net into the Lake; for they were fishers. And He said to them, "Come and follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." So they immediately left their nets and followed Him. As He went further on, read more.
He saw two other brothers, James the son of Zabdi and his brother John, in the boat with their father Zabdi mending their nets; and He called them. And they at once left the boat and their father, and followed Him.
He saw two other brothers, James the son of Zabdi and his brother John, in the boat with their father Zabdi mending their nets; and He called them. And they at once left the boat and their father, and followed Him.
Passing on thence Jesus saw a man called Matthew sitting at the Toll Office, and said to him, "Follow me." And he arose, and followed Him. And while He was reclining at table, a large number of tax-gathers and notorious sinners were of the party with Jesus and His disciples.
Now the names of the twelve Apostles were these: first, Simon called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James the son of Zabdi, and his brother John; Philip and Bartholomew, Thomas and Matthew the tax-gatherer, James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; Simon the Cananaean, and Judas the Iscariot, who also betrayed Him.
Then He went up the hill; and those whom He Himself chose He called, and they came to Him. He appointed twelve of them, that they might be with Him, and that He might also send them to proclaim His Message, with authority to expel the demons. read more.
These twelve were Simon (to whom He gave the surname of Peter) James the son of Zabdi and John the brother of James (these two He surnamed Boanerges, that is 'Sons of Thunder') Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, the man who also betrayed Him.
These twelve were Simon (to whom He gave the surname of Peter) James the son of Zabdi and John the brother of James (these two He surnamed Boanerges, that is 'Sons of Thunder') Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, the man who also betrayed Him.
When it was day, He called His disciples; and He selected from among them twelve, whom He also named Apostles. These were Simon, to whom also He had given the name of Peter, and Andrew his brother; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; Matthew and Thomas; James the son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot; read more.
James's relative Judas, and Judas Iscariot who proved to be a traitor.
James's relative Judas, and Judas Iscariot who proved to be a traitor.
Call » To special religious duty » Apostles
It is not you who chose me, but it is I who chose you and appointed you that you might go and be fruitful and that your fruit might remain; so that whatever petition you present to the Father in my name He may give you.
And as He passed by, He saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the Toll Office, and said to him, "Follow me." So he rose and followed Him.
And walking along the shore of the Lake of Galilee He saw two brothers--Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew--throwing a drag-net into the Lake; for they were fishers. And He said to them, "Come and follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." So they immediately left their nets and followed Him. As He went further on, read more.
He saw two other brothers, James the son of Zabdi and his brother John, in the boat with their father Zabdi mending their nets; and He called them. And they at once left the boat and their father, and followed Him.
He saw two other brothers, James the son of Zabdi and his brother John, in the boat with their father Zabdi mending their nets; and He called them. And they at once left the boat and their father, and followed Him.
Then He went up the hill; and those whom He Himself chose He called, and they came to Him. He appointed twelve of them, that they might be with Him, and that He might also send them to proclaim His Message, with authority to expel the demons. read more.
These twelve were Simon (to whom He gave the surname of Peter) James the son of Zabdi and John the brother of James (these two He surnamed Boanerges, that is 'Sons of Thunder') Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, the man who also betrayed Him.
These twelve were Simon (to whom He gave the surname of Peter) James the son of Zabdi and John the brother of James (these two He surnamed Boanerges, that is 'Sons of Thunder') Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, the man who also betrayed Him.
Passing on thence Jesus saw a man called Matthew sitting at the Toll Office, and said to him, "Follow me." And he arose, and followed Him.
One day, passing along the shore of the Lake of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew, Simon's brother, throwing their nets in the Lake; for they were fisherman. "Come and follow me," said Jesus, "and I will make you fishers for men."
After this He went out and noticed a tax-gatherer, Levi by name, sitting at the Toll office; and He said to him, "Follow me."
When it was day, He called His disciples; and He selected from among them twelve, whom He also named Apostles. These were Simon, to whom also He had given the name of Peter, and Andrew his brother; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; Matthew and Thomas; James the son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot;
Disease » Healed » The gift of
Then He called to Him His twelve disciples and gave them authority over foul spirits, to drive them out; and to cure every kind of disease and infirmity.
with authority to expel the demons.
They shall take up venomous snakes, and if they drink any deadly poison it shall do them no harm whatever. They shall lay their hands on the sick, and the sick shall recover."
to a third man, by means of the same Spirit, special faith; to another various gifts of healing, by means of the one Spirit;
Gift » Of healing
Then He called to Him His twelve disciples and gave them authority over foul spirits, to drive them out; and to cure every kind of disease and infirmity.
with authority to expel the demons.
They shall take up venomous snakes, and if they drink any deadly poison it shall do them no harm whatever. They shall lay their hands on the sick, and the sick shall recover."
to a third man, by means of the same Spirit, special faith; to another various gifts of healing, by means of the one Spirit;
disease Healed » The gift of
Then He called to Him His twelve disciples and gave them authority over foul spirits, to drive them out; and to cure every kind of disease and infirmity.
with authority to expel the demons.
They shall take up venomous snakes, and if they drink any deadly poison it shall do them no harm whatever. They shall lay their hands on the sick, and the sick shall recover."
to a third man, by means of the same Spirit, special faith; to another various gifts of healing, by means of the one Spirit;
Healing » The gift of
Then He called to Him His twelve disciples and gave them authority over foul spirits, to drive them out; and to cure every kind of disease and infirmity.
with authority to expel the demons.
They shall take up venomous snakes, and if they drink any deadly poison it shall do them no harm whatever. They shall lay their hands on the sick, and the sick shall recover."
to a third man, by means of the same Spirit, special faith; to another various gifts of healing, by means of the one Spirit;
Jesus Christ » History of » Goes up onto a mountain, and calls and commissions twelve disciples (in galilee)
Now the names of the twelve Apostles were these: first, Simon called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James the son of Zabdi, and his brother John; Philip and Bartholomew, Thomas and Matthew the tax-gatherer, James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; Simon the Cananaean, and Judas the Iscariot, who also betrayed Him.
Then He went up the hill; and those whom He Himself chose He called, and they came to Him. He appointed twelve of them, that they might be with Him, and that He might also send them to proclaim His Message, with authority to expel the demons. read more.
These twelve were Simon (to whom He gave the surname of Peter) James the son of Zabdi and John the brother of James (these two He surnamed Boanerges, that is 'Sons of Thunder') Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, the man who also betrayed Him.
These twelve were Simon (to whom He gave the surname of Peter) James the son of Zabdi and John the brother of James (these two He surnamed Boanerges, that is 'Sons of Thunder') Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, the man who also betrayed Him.
About that time He went out on one occasion into the hill country to pray; and He remained all night in prayer to God. When it was day, He called His disciples; and He selected from among them twelve, whom He also named Apostles. These were Simon, to whom also He had given the name of Peter, and Andrew his brother; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; read more.
Matthew and Thomas; James the son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot; James's relative Judas, and Judas Iscariot who proved to be a traitor. With these He came down till He reached a level place, where there was a great crowd of His disciples, and a multitude of people from every part of Judaea, from Jerusalem, and from the sea-side district of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear Him and to be cured of their diseases; and those who were tormented by foul spirits were cured. The whole crowd were eager to touch Him, because power went forth from him and cured every one.
Matthew and Thomas; James the son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot; James's relative Judas, and Judas Iscariot who proved to be a traitor. With these He came down till He reached a level place, where there was a great crowd of His disciples, and a multitude of people from every part of Judaea, from Jerusalem, and from the sea-side district of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear Him and to be cured of their diseases; and those who were tormented by foul spirits were cured. The whole crowd were eager to touch Him, because power went forth from him and cured every one.
Miracles » Power to work, given the disciples
He appointed twelve of them, that they might be with Him, and that He might also send them to proclaim His Message, with authority to expel the demons.
And signs shall attend those who believe, even such as these. By making use of my name they shall expel demons. They shall speak new languages. They shall take up venomous snakes, and if they drink any deadly poison it shall do them no harm whatever. They shall lay their hands on the sick, and the sick shall recover."
But they went out and made proclamation everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming their Message by the signs which accompanied it.