Matthew 10:1

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.

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Word by word — the Greek

Word	Greek	Strong’s	Meaning
And	Καὶ Kai	G2532	and · conjunction
unto	προσκαλεσάμενος proskalesamenos	G4341	to call toward oneself · verb — aorist middle deponent participle, nominative singular masculine
his	αὐτοῦ autou	G846	the reflexive pronoun self · personal pronoun — genitive singular masculine
twelve	δώδεκα dōdeka	G1427	two and ten · adjective — numeral, indeclinable
disciples	μαθητὰς mathētas	G3101	a learner · noun — accusative plural masculine
gave	ἔδωκεν edōken	G1325	to give (used in a very wide application · verb — aorist active indicative, 3rd person singular
them	αὐτοῖς autois	G846	the reflexive pronoun self · personal pronoun — dative plural masculine
power	ἐξουσίαν exousian	G1849	privilege · noun — accusative singular feminine
unclean	ἀκαθάρτων akathartōn	G169	impure (ceremonially · adjective — genitive plural neuter
spirits	πνευμάτων pneumatōn	G4151	a current of air · noun — genitive plural neuter
to	ὥστε hōste	G5620	so too · conjunction
cast	ἐκβάλλειν ekballein	G1544	to eject (literally or figuratively) · verb — present active infinitive
them	αὐτὰ auta	G846	the reflexive pronoun self · personal pronoun — accusative plural neuter
out	ἐκβάλλω ekbállō	G1544	to eject (literally or figuratively)
and	καὶ kai	G2532	and · conjunction
heal	θεραπεύειν therapeuein	G2323	to wait upon menially · verb — present active infinitive
of	πᾶσαν pasan	G3956	all · adjective — accusative singular feminine
sickness	νόσον noson	G3554	a malady (rarely figuratively · noun — accusative singular feminine
and	καὶ kai	G2532	and · conjunction
of	πᾶσαν pasan	G3956	all · adjective — accusative singular feminine
disease	μαλακίαν.¶ malakian	G3119	softness · noun — accusative singular feminine

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Cross-references

Luke 9:1-6 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.
Mark 3:13-15 And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him.
Mark 6:7-13 And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;
Luke 10:19 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 y…
Mark 16:17-18 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
Luke 24:49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.
Luke 6:13 And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;
Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judæ…

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on Matthew 10:1-4

Here we are told, I. Who they were that Christ ordained to be his apostles or ambassadors; they were his disciples, Mat 10:1. He had called them some time before to be disciples, his immediate followers and constant attendants, and he then told them that they should be made fishers of men, which promise he now performed. Note, Christ commonly confers honours and graces by degrees; the light of both, like that of the morning, shines more and more. All this while Christ had kept these twelve, 1. In a state of probation. Though he knows what is in man, though he knew from the first what was in them (Joh 6:70), yet he took this method to give an example to his church. Note, The ministry being a…

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John Gill on Matthew 10:1

And when he had called to him his twelve disciples,.... These persons had been for some time called by the grace of God, and were already the disciples of Christ, and such as were more familiar and intimate with him, than others, that went by that name. They had sat down at his feet, and had received of his words; they had heard his doctrines, and had seen his miracles, and had been by him training up for public work; but as yet had not been called and sent forth to enter on such service: but now all things being ready, they being properly instructed, and the time for the conversion of a large number of souls being up, he called them together privately; and gave them a commission to preach t…

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John Calvin on Matthew 10:1-8

Matthew 10:1-8 Matthew 10:1-8 Mark 6:7 Luke 9:1-2 1. And having called the twelve disciples, [561] he gave them power against the unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure any disease and any sickness. 2. 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; 3. Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alpheus, and Lebbeus, surnamed Thaddeus; 4. Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him. 5. These, twelve in number, Jesus sent out, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, [562] and enter not into a city…

The Church Fathers

For the number twelve, which is made up of three into four, denotes that through the four quarters of the world they were to preach the faith of the holy Trinity.
— Bede ((as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)), Catena Aurea by Aquinas

These therefore He chose for His disciples, whom also He named Apostles, humbly born without honour, without learning, that whatever they should do that was great, it was He that should be in them and should do it. He had among them one that was evil, whom He should use in the accomplishment of His Passion, and who should be an example to His Church of suffering evil men.
— Augustine of Hippo ((as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)), Catena Aurea by Aquinas

A kind and merciful Lord and Master does not envy His servants and disciples a share in His powers. As Himself had cured every sickness and disease, He imparted the same power to His Apostles. But there is a wide difference between having and imparting, between giving and receiving. Whatever He does He does with the power of a master, whatever they do it is with confession of their own weakness, as they speak, In the name of Jesus rise and walk. (Acts 3:6.)
— Jerome ((as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)), Catena Aurea by Aquinas

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Dictionary and topics

Apostle — A person sent by another; a messenger; envoy. This word is once used as a descriptive designation of Jesus Christ, the Sent of the Father (Heb. 3:1; John 20:21). It is, however, generally used as…
Daemon — The Greek form, rendered “devil” in the Authorized Version of the New Testament. Daemons are spoken of as spiritual beings (Matt. 8:16; 10:1; 12:43-45) at enmity with God, and as having a certain…
Apostles · Miraculous power given to — Miraculous power given to
Apostles, The · Called by: Christ — Called by: Christ
Charism · An inspired gift, bestowed on the apostles and early Christians — An inspired gift, bestowed on the apostles and early Christians
Christ, The Head Of The Church · Commissioned his Apostles — Commissioned his Apostles
Demons · Power over, given the disciples — Power over, given the disciples
Devil, The · Triumph over, by Christ: In empowering his disciples to cast out — Triumph over, by Christ: In empowering his disciples to cast out
Disciple · Of Jesus — Of Jesus
Miracles · Were performed: By the power of Christ — Were performed: By the power of Christ
Power · .Enabling others to work miracles — .Enabling others to work miracles
Power Of Christ, The · Exhibited in: Enabling others to work miracles

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on Matthew 10:1-4

John Gill on Matthew 10:1

John Calvin on Matthew 10:1-8

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on Matthew 10:1-4

John Gill on Matthew 10:1

John Calvin on Matthew 10:1-8

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

Tyndale Open Study Notes on Matthew 10:1