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A New People of God
Commentators explain that Jesus's choice of twelve apostles was highly symbolic. The number twelve intentionally corresponds to the twelve tribes of Israel, signaling that Jesus was establishing a new community and a new people of God. Luke's specific use of the term 'apostles' also underscores the unique authority given to this chosen group.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 6:14
18th Century
Theologian
See Barnes on "Matthew 10:1"; See Barnes on "Matthew 10:2"
See Barnes on "Matthew 10:3"; See Barnes on "[…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 6:14–16
19th Century
Bishop
Simon, (whom he also named Peter). — For the list of the Twelve Apostles, see Notes on Matthew 10:2.
The onl…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 6:14
The “disciples” (v.13; GK 3412) up to this time were a group of followers interested in attaching themselves to Jesus the teacher. From among this …
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John Gill
On Luke 6:14
17th Century
Pastor
Simon, whom he also named Peter
Which signifies a rock, or stone, as Cephas also does, see (John 1:42) f…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 6:12–19
17th Century
Minister
We often think half an hour is a great deal of time to spend in meditation and private prayer, but Christ spent entire nights engaged in these duti…