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Καὶ προσκαλεσάμενος τοὺς δώδεκα μαθητὰς αὐτοῦ ἔδωκεν αὐτοῖς ἐξουσίαν πνευμάτων ἀκαθάρτων ὥστε ἐκβάλλειν αὐτὰ καὶ θεραπεύειν πᾶσαν νόσον καὶ πᾶσαν μαλακίαν. (Matthew 10:1)

Matthew 10:1 marks a turning point in the Gospel narrative. Jesus, who has displayed his authority in teaching, healing, and exorcism, now shares that same authority with his disciples. The grammar of this verse is carefully constructed: a participle of summoning, an aorist of decisive action, an infinitival clause of purpose, and expansive modifiers. Together they depict the transition of Jesus’ ministry from singular demonstration to shared mission. The richness of the syntax underscores both the theological weight and the ecclesial implications of the event.… Learn Koine Greek