Quotes about Authority
He gave them permission, and the unclean spirits came out and went into the pigs, and the herd of about two thousand rushed down the steep bank into the sea and drowned in the water.
- Mark 5:13
And He did not allow anyone to accompany Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James.
- Mark 5:37
So He could not perform any miracles there, except to lay His hands on a few of the sick and heal them.
- Mark 6:5
Then Jesus called the Twelve to Him and began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits.
- Mark 6:7
For John had been telling Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife!”
- Mark 6:18
because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly.
- Mark 6:20
And he swore to her, “Whatever you ask of me, I will give you, up to half my kingdom!”
- Mark 6:23
So without delay, the king commanded that John’s head be brought in. He sent an executioner, who went and beheaded him in the prison.
- Mark 6:27
Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to Bethsaida, while He dismissed the crowd.
- Mark 6:45
You have disregarded the commandment of God to keep the tradition of men.”
- Mark 7:8
he is no longer permitted to do anything for his father or mother.
- Mark 7:12
Thus you nullify the word of God by the tradition you have handed down. And you do so in many such matters.”
- Mark 7:13