Scriptorium: Luke's "Seventy-Two Disciples"

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Sunday, July 4, 2004

Luke's "Seventy-Two Disciples"

Only Luke reports to us the existence of a group of seventy-two disciples that the Lord sends out to the towns he intends to visit. This is a group of disciples that is distinct from "The Twelve." What is the significance of "seventy-two?" Answer: In the Greek version of the Table of Nations (LXX,... Sign in to see full entry.

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