Luke 9:1
Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases.
What it says
Jesus gathers the Twelve and grants them authority over demons and disease.
What it is doing
The verse establishes the power behind their mission.
In context
1Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases. 2And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. 3“Take nothing for the journey,” He told them, “no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no second tunic. 4Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that area. 5If anyone does not welcome you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that town, as a testimony against them.” 6So they set out and went from village to village, preaching the gospel and healing people everywhere.