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God Calls Real People
Commentators highlight that Matthew doesn't just say "twelve apostles," he names them. This gives historical weight to the account and honors these specific individuals. It reminds us that God's plan is worked out through ordinary, named people, just like us. As Matthew Henry notes, their greater honor was having their names written in heaven.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 10:2
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 10:2
The names of the twelve apostles (των δωδεκα αποστολων τα ονοματα). This is the official name (missionaries) used here by Matthew …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 10:2
19th Century
Preacher
The Holy Spirit does not object to truthful statistics. There were twelve apostles. This was a complete number, neither too many nor too few, and a…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 10:2
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
On Matthew 10:2
16th Century
Theologian
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
On Matthew 10:2
17th Century
Pastor
Now the names of the twelve apostles are these
This is the first time these disciples are called "apostles", they we…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 10:1–4
17th Century
Minister
The word ���apostle��� means messenger; they were Christ's messengers, sent out to proclaim his kingdom. Christ gave them power to heal all kinds o…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 10:1–15
13th Century
Philosopher
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…