Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases.
We have here, I. The method Christ took to spread his gospel, to diffuse and enforce the light of it. He had himself travelled about, preaching and healing; but he could be only in one place at a time, and therefore now he sent his twelve disciples abroad, who by this time were pretty well instructed in the nature of the present dispensation, and able...
Commenting on Luke 9:1-9
Verses 1-6. , and Barnes on Verse 1. (a) "Then he called"
We heard before, Luke 6:13 of our Saviour's choosing his twelve apostles, and their several names; they were first chosen disciples to be with Christ, to learn of him, and be instructed by him, and to be witnesses of what he said and did.