Matthew 10:2

Translations

Modern

These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John;

Traditional

Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;

Literal

And these are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew; and James the son of Zebedee, and his brother John;

Latin

Duodecim autem Apostolorum nomina sunt hæc. Primus, Simon, qui dicitur Petrus: et Andreas frater ejus,

Original

Greek

English

These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John;

Notes

Matthew 10:2

The apostles are ambassadors sent by Christ's authority to represent him and complete specific tasks (see Matthew 10:1–8, 40; 28:16–20). The term apostle also refers to Paul (Galatians 1:1).

first Simon, called Peter: Peter was the first apostle chosen by Jesus (Matthew 4:18–22; 16:17–19). He served as the leader of the apostles (see 19:27; 26:33; Acts 2:14).

Matthew 10:2–4

The New Testament contains four lists of the apostles (see also Mark 3:16–19; Luke 6:14–16; Acts 1:13). These lists are slightly different.

The order of names changes, but the groups remain the same. The main difference is between “Thaddaeus” (10:3; Mark 3:18) and “Judas son of James” (Luke 6:16; Acts 1:13). These may be two names for the same person.

Matthew 9:35–11:1

Jesus expands his ministry (see Matthew 4:23–9:34) by sending his disciples to other people in Israel (10:5–6). The instructions Jesus gives his disciples (10:5–42) emphasizes missionary work and the opposition and challenges they will encounter.

Theme notes and profiles

James, Son of Zebedee John, Son of Zebedee Simon Peter Symbolic Numbers

Events

Apostles Chosenc. AD 28
3rd Tour of Galileec. AD 29

Related verses

Acts 1:13
When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.
Matthew 4:21
Going on from there, He saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets. Jesus called them,
John 6:8
One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to Him,
Luke 5:10
…and so were his partners James and John, the sons of Zebedee. “Do not be afraid,” Jesus said to Simon. “From now on you will catch men.”
Matthew 4:18
As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.
John 12:22
Philip relayed this appeal to Andrew, and both of them went and told Jesus.
John 21:2
Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together.
Luke 11:49
Because of this, the wisdom of God said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles; some of them they will kill and others they will persecute.’
Luke 22:8
Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.”
Matthew 17:1
After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves.
Mark 1:29
As soon as Jesus and His companions had left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew.
Acts 12:2
He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword.

Parallels

Mark 3:13–19 Luke 6:12–16

People

Andrew: Apostle, brother of Simon Peter James: Son of Zebedee, one of the Twelve Apostles John: Apostle and son of Zebedee Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church Zebedee: Father of the apostles James and John

Glossary

Andrew, the Apostle Apostle, Apostleship Bartholomew, the Apostle Gospel of Matthew James (Person) Jesus Christ Nathanael Numbers and Numerology Peter, the Apostle

Topics

Andrew: His Name Appears in the List of the Apostles In Apostles: Names of Apostles: Selection of James: An Apostle--Son of Zebedee and Salome: Called to be an Apostle Jesus, the Christ: Goes up Onto a Mountain, and Calls and Commissions Twelve Disciples (In Galilee) Peter: An Apostle

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