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The Wisdom of Partnership
Commentators explain that Jesus sent the disciples out "two by two" for both practical and theological reasons. This strategy provided mutual support and encouragement in a challenging mission, and it also fulfilled the Jewish legal principle of establishing testimony through two witnesses, validating their message about Jesus.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 6:7
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On Mark 6:7
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 6:7
19th Century
Bishop
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…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 6:7
Jesus had already been preparing his disciples for this mission. He had called them with his promise, “I will make you fishers of men” (1:17). He h…
John Gill
On Mark 6:7
17th Century
Pastor
And he called to him the twelve
"His twelve disciples", as some copies read; whom he had before called by his grace,…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 6:7–13
17th Century
Minister
Though the apostles were conscious of their own great weakness, and expected no worldly advantage, yet, in obedience to their Master, and in depend…