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He appointed twelve, that they might be with him, and that he might send them out to preach,
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Commentators highlight the two-part purpose for the apostles' appointment. First, they were chosen 'that they might be with him' for a period of intimate training and learning. Only after this crucial time of personal association were they to be 'sent forth to preach.' This establishes a foundational pattern for all ministry: effective service flows from a close relationship with Jesus.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He ordained twelve. The word rendered ordained, here, does not express our notion of ordination to the ministry. It means, litera…
He appointed twelve (εποιησεν δωδεκα). This was a second selection out of those invited to the hills and after the night of prayer…
The purpose for which the Twelve were appointed was twofold: (1) they were to be brought into close association with the Son of God, live with him,…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he ordained twelve Or made, constituted, and appointed twelve men, out of those he called to him. The Arabic ver…
Christ calls whomever He wills; for His grace is His own. He had called the apostles to separate themselves from the crowd, and they came to Him. H…
