Mark 6:30 Cross References

Mark 6:30

30: The apostles returned to Jesus from their ministry tour and told him all they had done and what they had taught.

When the apostles returned, they told Jesus everything they had done. Then he slipped quietly away with them toward the town of Bethsaida.

Here are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon (also called Peter), then Andrew (Peter's brother), James (son of Zebedee), John (James's brother),

Then at the proper time Jesus and the twelve apostles sat down together at the table.

One day the apostles said to the Lord, "We need more faith; tell us how to get it."

And he called his twelve disciples together and sent them out two by two, with authority to cast out evil spirits.
He told them to take nothing with them except a walking stick--no food, no traveler's bag, no money.
He told them to wear sandals but not to take even an extra coat.
"When you enter each village, be a guest in only one home," he said.
"And if a village won't welcome you or listen to you, shake off its dust from your feet as you leave. It is a sign that you have abandoned that village to its fate."

The women who went to the tomb were Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and several others. They told the apostles what had happened,

Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you teach, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.
Until I get there, focus on reading the Scriptures to the church, encouraging the believers, and teaching them.
Do not neglect the spiritual gift you received through the prophecies spoken to you when the elders of the church laid their hands on you.
Give your complete attention to these matters. Throw yourself into your tasks so that everyone will see your progress.
Keep a close watch on yourself and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right, and God will save you and those who hear you.

Dear Theophilus: In my first book I told you about everything Jesus began to do and teach
until the day he ascended to heaven after giving his chosen apostles further instructions from the Holy Spirit.

At daybreak he called together all of his disciples and chose twelve of them to be apostles. Here are their names:

In the same way, encourage the young men to live wisely in all they do.
And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good deeds of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching.

Then they cast lots, and in this way Matthias was chosen and became an apostle with the other eleven.

Care for the flock of God entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly--not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God.
Don't lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your good example.

When they arrived he declared, "You know that from the day I set foot in the province of Asia until now
I have done the Lord's work humbly--yes, and with tears. I have endured the trials that came to me from the plots of the Jews.
Yet I never shrank from telling you the truth, either publicly or in your homes.
I have had one message for Jews and Gentiles alike--the necessity of turning from sin and turning to God, and of faith in our Lord Jesus.

When the seventy-two disciples returned, they joyfully reported to him, "Lord, even the demons obey us when we use your name!"

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