Jesus called his twelve disciples. This must be tied to the last three verses of chapter 9. The twelve disciples had already been called and had been with Jesus for some time. Now he sends them on a mission, as apostles. And gave them authority. To carry out the same mission of mercy and love which Jesus had been doing. "Benevolence" is apart of the gospel (see James 1:27; James 2:14-17; etc.).

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Old Testament