By two and two (δυο δυο). This repetition of the numeral instead of the use of ανα δυο or κατα δυο is usually called a Hebraism. T…

By two and two. In order that they might support and encourage each other in their work. Amidst the trials and opposition which they would…

He called to him the twelve.—See Notes on Matthew 10:1-15. The omission by St. Mark of the greater part of the discourse connecte…

Theophylact of Ohrid: The Lord preached not only in the cities but also in the villages, so that we may learn not to despis…

Jesus had already been preparing his disciples for this mi ion. He had called them with his promise, “I will make you fishers of men” (1:17). He ha…

And he called to him the twelve
"His twelve disciples", as some copies read; whom he had before called by his grace,…

Though the apostles were conscious of their own great weakness, and expected no worldly advantage, yet, in obedience to their Master, and in depend…