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14 Jesus ·chose [appointed] twelve [C paralleling the twelve tribes of Israel] and called them apostles[a] [C “apostle” means a messenger, or someone sent with a commission]. He wanted them to be with him, and he wanted to send them out to preach 15 and to have the authority to ·force [drive; cast] demons out of people. 16 These are the twelve he ·chose [appointed]: Simon (Jesus named him Peter),

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  1. Mark 3:14 and called them apostles Some Greek copies do not have this phrase.

14 He appointed twelve[a](A) that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach 15 and to have authority to drive out demons.(B) 16 These are the twelve he appointed: Simon (to whom he gave the name Peter),(C)

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  1. Mark 3:14 Some manuscripts twelve—designating them apostles—