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Luke 9:2

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 9:2 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he sent them forth to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he sent them forth to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
Luke 9:2 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 9

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1And he called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.
2And he sent them forth to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
3And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staff, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats.
4And into whatsoever house ye enter, there abide, and thence depart.
5And as many as receive you not, when ye depart from that city, shake off the dust from your feet for a testimony against them.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, etc.] The Gospel, which gives an account of the kingdom of the Messiah; of his kingly office and power; of his church, which is his kingdom, and of the government of it, by the ministration of the word, and the administration of ordinances; of the kingdom of grace in the hearts of Christ's subjects, and the nature of it; and of the kingdom of glory, and what is the saints' meetness for it, and right unto it: and to heal the sick; of every disease of body, and thereby confirm their mission and commission from Christ, to preach the Gospel; and recommend it to men.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 10:1-14. See the notes at Matthew 10:1-14. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Luk 10:1, Luk 10:9, Luk 10:11, Luk 16:16; Mat 3:2, Mat 10:7, Mat 10:8, Mat 13:19, Mat 24:14; Mar 1:14, Mar 1:15, Mar 6:12; Mar 16:15; Heb 2:3, Heb 2:4 Luke 9:3”
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