Matthew 10:1
What is written? (ESV)
And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction.
What does it say?
And he [Jesus] summoned His appointed apostles and gave them authority to cast out spirits and to heal every physical affliction.
What is its immediate context?
Jesus is sending out the twelve apostles to teach and giving them instructions.
How Matthew 10:1 is applied across Bible answers
How were miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit given?
Jesus had already specifically and directly given His apostles (those who were in the official office) power and "authority" over demons and disease when He sent them out.
