Mark 3: The Twelve and a House Divided

Jesus heals a man's withered hand on the Sabbath, and the Pharisees begin plotting against him. He appoints the twelve apostles, answers the charge that he casts out demons by Satan, warns against blaspheming the Spirit, and names his true family.

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According to Mark 3:14-15, for what purposes did Jesus appoint the twelve apostles?

To replace the twelve tribal elders of Israel permanentlyTo serve only as His personal bodyguardTo be with Him, to be sent out to preach, and to have authority to drive out demonsTo collect taxes on His behalf