And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the [son] of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Canaanite,
And {G2532} Andrew {G406}, and {G2532} Philip {G5376}, and {G2532} Bartholomew {G918}, and {G2532} Matthew {G3156}, and {G2532} Thomas {G2381}, and {G2532} James {G2385} the son {G3588} of Alphaeus {G256}, and {G2532} Thaddaeus {G2280}, and {G2532} Simon {G4613} the Canaanite {G2581},
Andrew, Philip, Bar-Talmai, Mattityahu, T'oma, Ya`akov Ben-Halfai, Taddai, Shim`on the Zealot,
Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot,
and Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphæus, and Thaddæus, and Simon the Cananæan,
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Acts 1:13
And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James [the son] of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas [the brother] of James. -
Mark 2:14
And as he passed by, he saw Levi the [son] of Alphaeus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him. -
James 1:1
¶ James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. -
Matthew 9:9
¶ And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him. -
John 1:40
One of the two which heard John [speak], and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. -
John 1:43
¶ The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me. -
John 1:45
Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.
Mark 3:18 continues the listing of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus Christ, following the initial group named in the preceding verses. This verse specifically names Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, and Simon the Canaanite.
Context
This verse is part of a pivotal passage in the Gospel of Mark (Mark 3:13-19) where Jesus ascends a mountain and calls to Himself those He desired to be with Him. The selection of these twelve men was not arbitrary but a deliberate act of divine intention. They were chosen not only to be His constant companions but also to be sent out to preach and to cast out devils, laying the groundwork for the spread of the Gospel. This list, though similar to those found in other Gospels (e.g., Matthew 10:2-4, Luke 6:14-16), offers a unique arrangement, highlighting the individual identities of those called to such a foundational role.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
Practical Application
Mark 3:18 reminds us that God's call is often extended to ordinary people from diverse walks of life. Just as Jesus chose a varied group of apostles, He continues to call individuals today, equipping them for His service regardless of their past or perceived limitations. This verse encourages us to embrace unity in diversity within the body of Christ, recognizing that our differences can be leveraged for a greater common purpose when we are united in Christ. It also highlights the transformative power of Jesus to bring together disparate individuals for a shared mission, teaching us the importance of overcoming divisions for the sake of the Gospel.