Simon the Canaanite. Luke calls him Simon Zelotes, the zealous. It is probable that he was one of a small sect of the Jews called…

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…

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

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…

Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot
This is the last couple, for they are all mentioned by pairs, because they w…

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…

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…