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Matthew 10:1

What does Matthew 10:1 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 10:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 10:1 means

Jesus actively called the twelve disciples to Himself, signifying a deliberate and intentional initiation into a deeper level of ministry. He didn't just invite them; He empowered them with His own divine authority. This authority extended over "unclean spirits," enabling them to cast out demons, and over "all manner of disease and all manner of sickness," granting them the power to heal every kind of physical ailment. This endowment of power demonstrates that their mission would be an extension of His own work, not merely human effort, and also points to Christ's ultimate authority over all spiritual and physical brokenness.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he called unto him his twelve disciples, and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of disease and all manner of sickness.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he called unto him his twelve disciples, and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of disease and all manner of sickness.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And he got together his twelve disciples and gave them the power of driving out unclean spirits, and of making well all sorts of disease and pain.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And having called to him his twelve disciples, he gave to them power over unclean spirits, so as to be casting them out, and to be healing every sickness, and every malady.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And having called his twelve disciples together, he gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of diseases, and all manner of infirmities.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And having called to [him] his twelve disciples, he gave them power over unclean spirits, so that they should cast them out, and heal every disease and every bodily weakness.

Context

This verse marks a pivotal moment, following Jesus' extensive teaching and healing ministry. Having demonstrated His authority and compassion, He now commissions His closest followers. It sets the stage for their mission, immediately preceding the listing of their names and the specific instructions for their journey, establishing the foundation of divine empowerment for the work they are about to undertake.

v.1This passage

v.2Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James thesonof Zebedee, and John his brother;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Mark 16:17

    And these signs shall accompany them that believe: in my name shall they cast out demons; they shall speak with new tongues;

  • Matthew 28:18

    And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.

  • Acts 1:8

    But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa and Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

  • Mark 3:13

    And he goeth up into the mountain, and calleth unto him whom he himself would; and they went unto him.

  • Mark 6:7

    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;

  • John 3:27

    John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it have been given him from heaven.

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