Bible Strands
Mark 3:14
He appointed twelve of them, whom He designated as apostles, to accompany Him, to be sent out to preach,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus goes up a mountain and calls those He wants, then formally appoints twelve to accompany Him and be sent out to preach.
The words — ἐποίησεν (epoiēsen) literally means He appointed, and ἀποστόλους (apostolous) designates those formally commissioned as sent representatives.
The thread — This commissioning structure appears in Luke 9:1 when Jesus gives the Twelve authority over demons and disease, and aligns with the chosen-witness theme in Acts 1:8 and John 15:16.
Why it lands — The text requires readers to recognize that preaching authority and mission originate from Christ’s specific selection, not human initiative.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach,
Cross-references
- Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
- Luke 9:1 Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases.
- John 15:16 You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.
- Luke 10:1 After this, the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of Him to every town and place He was about to visit.
- Acts 1:24 And they prayed, “Lord, You know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two You have chosen
- Galatians 1:1 Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead—
- Luke 24:47 and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.
- Galatians 1:15 But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by His grace, was pleased