New TestamentGospels and Acts of the Apostles |
What was the role of the apostles? |
Jesus gave all the apostles the authority to cure every disease and sickness. Jesus’ instructions to them were this: “As you go, preach this message, ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons.” (NIV, Matthew 10:7–8) This is recounted in Luke 10 as well.