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Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the [son] of Zebedee, and John his brother;

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

The names of the twelve apostles (των δωδεκα αποστολων τα ονοματα). This is the official name (mi ionaries) used here by Matthew f…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The account that follows is more fully given in Mark 3:13-18 and Luke 6:12-19. Both of those evangelists have recorded the circumstances of their a…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

A comparison of the four lists of the Apostles (Matthew 10:2–4; Mark 3:16–19; Luke 6:13–16; [Reference Acts 1:1…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And when he had called to him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sic…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

Glossa Ordinaria: From the healing of Peter's mother-in-law to this point, there has been a continued succession of miracles. …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

For the first and only time in Matthew, the Twelve are called “apostles” (GK 693). “Apostle,” as used in NT documents, has narrower and wider meani…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The first, Simon, who is called Peter. The Church of Rome displays extreme folly in drawing from this passage their doctrine of the primac…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Now the names of the twelve apostles are these
This is the first time these disciples are called "apostles", they we…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The word “apostle” means me enger; they were Christ's me engers, sent out to proclaim his kingdom. Christ gave them power to heal all kinds of sick…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Above, He had presented His doctrine; here, He appoints His ministers. They are described by their number, their power, and the listing of their na…

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