“Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.”
The twelve Apostles are sent forth at the only commandment of Christ, and furnished with the power of the holy Ghost: both that none of the Israelites might pretend ignorance, and also that they might be better prepared to their general ambassy. Cross references: : Matt. 10:1 ; Mark 3:13 ; Mark 6:7