Mark 6:7 asv — And he calleth unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and he gave them authority over the un…

American Standard Version

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

— Mark 6:7, American Standard Version

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Mark 6 — Context

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And Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.

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And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them.

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And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages teaching.

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

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and he charged them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no bread, no wallet, no money in their purse;

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but to go shod with sandals: and, said he, put not on two coats.

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And he said unto them, Wheresoever ye enter into a house, there abide till ye depart thence.

Mark 6:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 6:7 say?
Mark 6:7 in the American Standard Version reads: “And he calleth unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and he gave them authority over the unclean spirits; ”
Where is Mark 6:7 in the Bible?
Mark 6:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 6, verse 7.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 6:7.
What translation should I read Mark 6:7 in?
Mark 6:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 6:7?
Mark 6:7 reads (ASV): “And he calleth unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and he gave them authority over the unclean spirits; ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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