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Luke 6

Luke 6:13

The Twelve Apostles · Luke 6:12–16
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Translations

Modern
When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles:
Traditional
And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;
Literal
And when it became day, He summoned His disciples, also having chosen out from them twelve, whom He also named apostles:
Latin
Et cum dies factus esset, vocavit discipulos suos: et elegit duodecim ex ipsis (quos et apostolos nominavit):

Original

Greek
English
When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles:

Notes

Luke 6:13

  • Disciples were students and followers, while apostles were specially commissioned representatives.

  • The number twelve symbolically represents the twelve tribes of Israel. The apostles represented the restored people of God.

Theme notes and profiles

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Events

Parallels

Matthew 10:1–4 Mark 3:13–19

Glossary

Andrew, the Apostle Apostle, Apostleship Beatitudes Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Elect, Election Intercession of Christ Luke, Gospel of

Topics

Apostles: A Title Distinguishing the Twelve Disciples Apostles: Names of Apostles: Selection of Call: To Special Religious Duty: Apostles Christian Minister: Called: Apostles Election of Grace of Ministers Election of Ministers Jesus, the Christ: Goes up Onto a Mountain, and Calls and Commissions Twelve Disciples (In Galilee) The Apostles: Received Their Title from Christ Titles and Names of Ministers: Apostles