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Andrew; Philip; Bartholomew; Matthew; Thomas; James, the son of Alphaeus; Thaddaeus; Simon the Zealot;
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A Team of Rivals
Commentators highlight the incredible diversity within the disciples. The group included Matthew, a tax collector who worked for Rome, and Simon the Zealot, a member of a radical party dedicated to overthrowing Rome. Jesus brought together political enemies, fishermen, and other ordinary men, demonstrating that His call unites people from all walks of life to build His church.
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19th Century
Anglican
Simon the Canaanite.—Better, Cananite, or, following many manuscripts, Cananœan, that is, the Aramaic equivalent…
There are three other lists of the apostles in the NT (Matthew 10:2–4; Lk 6:14– 16; Acts 1:13). The names of the Twelve as …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Andrew The brother of Peter;
and Philip , who was of Bethsaida;
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Presbyterian
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…