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Now the names of the twelve apostles are these. The first, Simon, who is called Peter; Andrew, his brother; James the son of Zebedee; John, his brother;
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
The names of the twelve apostles (των δωδεκα αποστολων τα ονοματα). This is the official name (missionaries) used here by Matthew …
19th Century
Anglican
A comparison of the four lists of the Apostles (Matthew 10:2–4; Mark 3:16–19; Luke 6:13–16; [Reference Acts 1:1…
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Baptist
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…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
The first, Simon, who is called Peter. The Church of Rome displays extreme folly in drawing from this passage their doctrine of the primac…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now the names of the twelve apostles are these This is the first time these disciples are called "apostles", they we…
The word —apostle' means messenger; they were Christ's messengers, sent out to proclaim his kingdom. Christ gave them power to heal all kinds of si…
13th Century
Catholic
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…
