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Mark 3:15

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Berean Standard Bible

and to have authority to drive out demons.

American Standard Version (1901)

and to have authority to cast out demons:

Bible in Basic English

And give them the power of driving out evil spirits:

Free Bible Version

and with the authority to drive out demons.

Geneva Bible 1599

And that they might haue power to heale sicknesses, and to cast out deuils.

King James (Authorized) Version

And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils:

One Unity Resource Bible

and to have authority to heal sicknesses and to cast out demons:

Translation for Translators

He also gave them power in order that they might expel evil spirits from people.

Unlocked Literal Bible

and to have authority to cast out demons.

Noah Webster Bible

And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out demons.

World English Bible

and to have authority to heal sicknesses and to cast out demons:

Young's Literal Translation

and to have power to heal the sicknesses, and to cast out the demons.

Context

The Twelve Apostles

¹⁴He appointed twelve of them, whom He designated as apostles, to accompany Him, to be sent out to preach,¹⁵and to have authority to drive out demons.

Summary

In Mark 3:15, Jesus appoints the twelve disciples and gives them authority to drive out demons. This verse highlights the power and authority that Jesus bestowed upon His chosen followers, empowering them to continue His ministry on earth. By granting them this authority, Jesus demonstrated His trust in their ability to carry out His work and spread the message of the Kingdom of God. This act also symbolizes the importance of spiritual warfare and the disciples' role in combating evil forces through the power of Jesus' name. Overall, Mark 3:15 showcases the divine commissioning of the disciples and their mission to advance the Kingdom of God through faith and obedience.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

To have power to heal - and to cast out devils - The business of a minister of Christ is, 1st. To preach the Gospel. 2dly. To be the physician of souls. And, 3dly. To wage war with the devil, and destroy his kingdom.

Mark 3:15

The Twelve Apostles

¹⁴He appointed twelve of them, whom He designated as apostles, to accompany Him, to be sent out to preach,¹⁵and to have authority to drive out demons.

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Berean Standard Bible

and to have authority to drive out demons.

American Standard Version (1901)

and to have authority to cast out demons:

Bible in Basic English

And give them the power of driving out evil spirits:

Free Bible Version

and with the authority to drive out demons.

Geneva Bible 1599

And that they might haue power to heale sicknesses, and to cast out deuils.

King James (Authorized) Version

And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils:

One Unity Resource Bible

and to have authority to heal sicknesses and to cast out demons:

Translation for Translators

He also gave them power in order that they might expel evil spirits from people.

Unlocked Literal Bible

and to have authority to cast out demons.

Noah Webster Bible

And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out demons.

World English Bible

and to have authority to heal sicknesses and to cast out demons:

Young's Literal Translation

and to have power to heal the sicknesses, and to cast out the demons.