The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Luke 9:1-6
The Mission of the Twelve. Rules for the apostles: v. 1. Then He called His twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. v. 2. And He sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. v. 3. And He said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece. v. 4. And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart. v. 5. And... read more
F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Luke 9:1-99
Luke 9 THE DISCIPLES HAD now had full opportunity of learning their Master’s spirit and methods and power; so they were sent forth, and verses Luke 9.1-9.6 tell us how they were commissioned. “Then He called . . . and gave . . . He sent . . . He said . . .” The order of the four verbs is very instructive. His is the choice and not ours. But then He not only calls but also gives the authority and power adequate for the service to which He calls. Not until that power is given does He... read more