Jesus told the disciples to heal, not pray for healing

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Jesus sent out his disciples after giving the authority and power to heal. We neither see him model praying for the sick to teaching it (however, see James 5:13-16).

Matthew 10:1

• Authority is translated from ἐξουσία.

Matthew 10:7-8

• Give is translated from δίδωμι.

Mark 6:7
NOTE: Mark does not have the instruction to heal the sick although it may be implicit in giving them authority over unclean spirits.

• Authority is translated from ἐξουσία.

Luke 9:1-2

• Power is translated from δύναμις
• Authority is translated from ἐξουσία.

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