Mark 6:7 web — He called to himself the twelve, and began to send them out two by two; and he gave them authority over the unclean spi…

World English Bible

"He called to himself the twelve, and began to send them out two by two; and he gave them authority over the unclean spirits."

— Mark 6:7, World English Bible

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Mark 6 — Context

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Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and among his own relatives, and in his own house."

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He could do no mighty work there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people, and healed them.

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He marveled because of their unbelief. He went around the villages teaching.

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He called to himself the twelve, and began to send them out two by two; and he gave them authority over the unclean spirits.

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He commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, except a staff only: no bread, no wallet, no money in their purse,

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but to wear sandals, and not put on two tunics.

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He said to them, "Wherever you enter into a house, stay there until you depart from there.

Mark 6:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 6:7 say?
Mark 6:7 in the World English Bible reads: “He called to himself the twelve, and began to send them out two by 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 (WEB): “He called to himself the twelve, and began to send them out two by 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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