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◄ Mark 3:15►

New International Version
and to have authority to drive out demons.

New Living Translation
giving them authority to cast out demons.

English Standard Version
and have authority to cast out demons.

Berean Standard Bible
and to have authority to drive out demons.

Berean Literal Bible
and to have authority to cast out demons.

King James Bible
And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils:

New King James Version
and to have power to heal sicknesses and to cast out demons:

New American Standard Bible
and to have authority to cast out the demons.

NASB 1995
and to have authority to cast out the demons.

NASB 1977
and to have authority to cast out the demons.

Legacy Standard Bible
and to have authority to cast out the demons.

Amplified Bible
and to have authorityand power to cast out demons.

Christian Standard Bible
and to have authority to drive out demons.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and to have authority to drive out demons.

American Standard Version
and to have authority to cast out demons:

Contemporary English Version
and to force out demons.

English Revised Version
and to have authority to cast out devils:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They also had the authority to force demons out of people.

Good News Translation
and you will have authority to drive out demons."

International Standard Version
and to have the authority to drive out demons.

NET Bible
and to have authority to cast out demons.

New Heart English Bible
to have authority to heal sicknesses and to cast out demons.

Webster's Bible Translation
And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out demons.

Weymouth New Testament
with authority to expel the demons.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
and to have authority to heal sicknesses and to drive out demons:

World English Bible
and to have authority to heal sicknesses and to cast out demons:

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and to have power to heal the sicknesses, and to cast out the demons.

Berean Literal Bible
and to have authority to cast out demons.

Young's Literal Translation
and to have power to heal the sicknesses, and to cast out the demons.

Smith's Literal Translation
And have power to cure diseases, and cast out demons:

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And he gave them power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he gave them authority to cure infirmities, and to cast out demons:

New American Bible
and to have authority to drive out demons:

New Revised Standard Version
and to have authority to cast out demons.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And to have power to heal the sick, and cast out devils.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And to be authorized to heal the sick and to cast out devils.

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
and to have authority to cure diseases, and to cast out demons.

Godbey New Testament
and to have power to heal diseases, and to cast out the demons.

Haweis New Testament
and to have authority to cure diseases, and to cast out devils:

Mace New Testament
with full power to heal diseases, and dispossess demons.

Weymouth New Testament
with authority to expel the demons.

Worrell New Testament
and to have authority to cast out demons.

Worsley New Testament
and to have power to heal diseases, and to cast out demons;

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Twelve Apostles
…14He appointed twelve of them, whom He designated as apostles, to accompany Him, to be sent out to preach,15and to have authority to drive out demons.16These are the twelve He appointed: Simon (whom He named Peter),…

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Cross References

Matthew 10:1
And calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness.

Luke 9:1-2
Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases. / And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

John 14:12
Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I am doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.

Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Acts 3:6-7
But Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!” / Taking him by the right hand, Peter helped him up, and at once the man’s feet and ankles were made strong.

Acts 5:12-16
The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people, and with one accord the believers gathered together in Solomon’s Colonnade. / Although the people regarded them highly, no one else dared to join them. / Yet more and more believers were brought to the Lord—large numbers of both men and women. ...

Acts 8:7
With loud shrieks, unclean spirits came out of many who were possessed, and many of the paralyzed and lame were healed.

Acts 16:18
She continued this for many days. Eventually Paul grew so aggravated that he turned and said to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!” And the spirit left her at that very moment.

Acts 19:11-12
God did extraordinary miracles through the hands of Paul, / so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and the diseases and evil spirits left them.

James 5:14-15
Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. / And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.

Exodus 4:29-31
Then Moses and Aaron went and assembled all the elders of the Israelites, / and Aaron relayed everything the LORD had said to Moses. And Moses performed the signs before the people, / and they believed. And when they heard that the LORD had attended to the Israelites and had seen their affliction, they bowed down and worshiped.

Numbers 11:25
Then the LORD came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and He took some of the Spirit that was on Moses and placed that Spirit on the seventy elders. As the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied—but they never did so again.

Deuteronomy 34:9
Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses.

1 Kings 17:21-22
Then he stretched himself out over the child three times and cried out to the LORD, “O LORD my God, please let this boy’s life return to him!” / And the LORD listened to the voice of Elijah, and the child’s life returned to him, and he lived.

2 Kings 4:32-35
When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his bed. / So he went in, closed the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the LORD. / Then Elisha got on the bed and lay on the boy, mouth to mouth, eye to eye, and hand to hand. As he stretched himself out over him, the boy’s body became warm. ...

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Mark 3

1.Jesus heals the withered hand,
10.and many other infirmities;
11.rebukes the unclean spirit;
13.chooses his twelve apostles;
22.convinces the blasphemy of casting out demons by Beelzebub;
31.and shows who are his brother, sister, and mother.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

and to have authority
In this passage, Jesus grants His disciples authority, a significant transfer of power that underscores their role in His ministry. This authority is not self-derived but given by Jesus, emphasizing His divine nature and sovereign will. The concept of authority in the biblical context often relates to the power to act on behalf of another, in this case, Jesus Himself. This authority is a reflection of Jesus' own authority, as seen inMatthew 28:18, where He declares that all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Him. The disciples' authority is a direct extension of Jesus' mission and purpose.

to drive out demons
The ability to drive out demons is a specific manifestation of the authority given to the disciples. In the first-century Jewish context, demon possession was a recognized phenomenon, and exorcism was a sign of divine power. This act of driving out demons is a demonstration of the kingdom of God breaking into the world, as Jesus' ministry often involved confronting and overcoming evil forces. The act of exorcism is also a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as those found inIsaiah 61:1, which speak of liberation and freedom from oppression. This authority over demons signifies the ultimate victory of Jesus over Satan and his forces, a theme that is further developed in passages likeColossians 2:15, where Christ is depicted as disarming the powers and authorities.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Jesus Christ
The central figure in the Gospel of Mark, who is appointing the twelve apostles and granting them authority.

2.The Twelve Apostles
The group of disciples chosen by Jesus to be His closest followers and to carry out His mission, including driving out demons.

3.Demons
Spiritual beings opposed to God, often causing harm or possession in individuals, which the apostles are given authority to expel.

Teaching Points

Authority from Christ
Jesus grants authority to His followers, emphasizing that true spiritual power comes from Him.

Believers today are called to rely on Christ's authority in spiritual matters.

Spiritual Warfare
The reality of demons and spiritual opposition is acknowledged in Scripture.

Christians are encouraged to be vigilant and equipped for spiritual battles through prayer and the Word.

Mission and Ministry
The apostles were sent out with a mission, which included preaching and delivering people from demonic oppression.

Believers are called to continue the mission of sharing the Gospel and ministering to those in spiritual bondage.

Empowerment by the Holy Spirit
The authority to drive out demons is linked to the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

Christians should seek the Holy Spirit's guidance and power in their daily walk and ministry.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Mark 3:15?

2.How can we exercise the authority to "drive out demons" in our lives today?

3.What does Mark 3:15 teach about the power given to Jesus' disciples?

4.How does Mark 3:15 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20?

5.In what ways can we prepare to fulfill the mission in Mark 3:15?

6.How can we discern and confront spiritual battles as described in Mark 3:15?

7.What authority did Jesus give the apostles in Mark 3:15?

8.How does Mark 3:15 define the role of apostles?

9.Why is the power to cast out demons significant in Mark 3:15?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 3?

11.What does having authority over Satan entail?

12.What does the Bible say about God versus Satan?

13.What is Beelzebub's identity?

14.What is Christ Embassy's Atmosphere for Miracles?

What Does Mark 3:15 Mean

And

The small word ties this commission to the larger purpose Jesus had just laid out. He had “appointed twelve, that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach” (Mark 3:14).

• It is a seamless continuation—preaching the good news and confronting evil go hand in hand (Matthew 10:7-8).

• The conjunction reminds us that gospel ministry is never only words or only deeds; it is both, bound together by Christ’s intent (Luke 9:1-2).

To Have

Jesus does not ask the Twelve to find power; He gives it to them.

• “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me” (Matthew 28:18); therefore He can confer authority.

• The gift is immediate and complete, not earned over time (John 1:12).

• This possession underscores dependence on Christ, not personal charisma (2 Corinthians 4:7).

Authority

The term points to legal right and spiritual backing.

• Jesus’ authority amazed crowds when He commanded unclean spirits (Mark 1:27). Now He entrusts the same right to His followers.

• It is delegated, yet genuine—much like a soldier carries the king’s seal (Luke 10:19).

• Such authority is exercised under obedience; misuse is corrected (Luke 9:54-55).

To Drive Out

The verb pictures forceful eviction, not negotiation.

• Jesus “drove out the spirits with a word” (Matthew 8:16); the disciples are to act likewise.

• Deliverance is decisive, freeing captives (Acts 16:18).

• It is an active ministry, not passive observance (Mark 6:13).

Demons

Real personal evil spirits oppose God’s kingdom.

• Scripture treats them as literal beings (James 2:19).

• Their goals: deceive, enslave, destroy (John 10:10;Ephesians 6:12).

• Christ’s work “destroyed the works of the devil” (1 John 3:8), and His followers share in enforcing that victory (James 4:7).

summary

Mark 3:15 shows Jesus giving His chosen messengers the right and power to evict evil spirits, linking proclamation and liberation. The authority originates in Christ, is received by faith, and is exercised to extend His kingdom, demonstrating that the gospel confronts darkness not only with words of truth but with acts of deliverance.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

and
καὶ(kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

to have
ἔχειν(echein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 2192:To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

authority
ἐξουσίαν(exousian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1849:From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence.

to drive out
ἐκβάλλειν(ekballein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 1544:To throw (cast, put) out; I banish; I bring forth, produce. From ek and ballo; to eject.

demons.
δαιμόνια(daimonia)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 1140:An evil-spirit, demon; a heathen deity. Neuter of a derivative of daimon; a d?Monic being; by extension a deity.

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