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<a href="/nasb_/mark/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, and Simon the Zealot; <a href="/nasb/mark/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> and Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Zealot; <a href="/nasb77/mark/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Zealot; <a href="/lsb/mark/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Zealot; <a href="/amp/mark/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and [He also appointed] Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew (Nathanael), and Matthew (Levi the tax collector), and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus (Judas the son of James), and Simon the Zealot; <a href="/csb/mark/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Andrew; Philip and Bartholomew; Matthew and Thomas; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; Simon the Zealot, <a href="/hcsb/mark/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Andrew; Philip and Bartholomew; Matthew and Thomas; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; Simon the Zealot, <a href="/asv/mark/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> and Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alph锟絬s, and Thadd锟絬s, and Simon the Canan锟絘n, <a href="/cev/mark/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus were also apostles. The others were Simon, known as the Eager One, <a href="/erv/mark/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> and Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Cananaean, <a href="/gwt/mark/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James (son of Alphaeus), Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, <a href="/gnt/mark/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Patriot, <a href="/isv/mark/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddeus, Simon the Cananaean, <a href="/net/mark/3.htm">NET Bible</a> and Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, <a href="/nheb/mark/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Zealot; <a href="/wbt/mark/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alpheus, and Thaddeus, and Simon the Canaanite, <a href="/wey/mark/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Cananaean,<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/mark/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, <a href="/web/mark/3.htm">World English Bible</a> Andrew; Philip; Bartholomew; Matthew; Thomas; James, the son of Alphaeus; Thaddaeus; Simon the Zealot; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James of Alpheus, and Thaddeus, and Simon the Zealot, <a href="/blb/mark/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Zealot, <a href="/ylt/mark/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James of Alpheus, and Thaddeus, and Simon the Cananite, <a href="/slt/mark/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James him of Alpheus, and Thaddeus, and Simon the Canaanite,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Andrew and Philip, and Bartholomew and Matthew, and Thomas and James of Alpheus, and Thaddeus, and Simon the Cananean: <a href="/cpdv/mark/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> and Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James of Alphaeus, and Thaddeus, and Simon the Canaanite, <a href="/nabre/mark/3.htm">New American Bible</a> Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus; Thaddeus, Simon the Cananean, <a href="/nrsvce/mark/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Cananaean,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Zealot, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And Andreas and Philippus and Bar Tolmay and Mattay and Thoma and Yaqob son of Khalphi and Thadi and Shimeon the Zealot,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the Son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Canaanite, <a href="/godbey/mark/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and Andrew and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alpheus, and Thaddeus, and Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, <a href="/haweis/mark/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and Andrew and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alpheus, and Thaddeus, and Simon the Canaanite, <a href="/mace/mark/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alpheus, Thaddeus, Simon the Canaanite, <a href="/wey/mark/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Cananaean, <a href="/worrell/mark/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Cananaean, <a href="/worsley/mark/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alpheus, and Thaddeus, <a href="/parallel/mark/3-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=739" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/3.htm">The Twelve Apostles</a> …17James son of Zebedee and his brother John (whom He named Boanerges, meaning “Sons of Thunder”), 18<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/406.htm" title="406: Andrean (N-AMS) -- From aner; manly; Andreas, an Israelite.">Andrew,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/5376.htm" title="5376: Philippon (N-AMS) -- From philos and hippos; fond of horses; Philippus, the name of four Israelites.">Philip,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/918.htm" title="918: Bartholomaion (N-AMS) -- Of Chaldee origin; son of Tolmai; Bar-tholomoeus, a Christian apostle.">Bartholomew,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3156.htm" title="3156: Maththaion (N-AMS) -- Matthew. A shorter form of machomai; Matthaeus, an Israelite and a Christian.">Matthew,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2381.htm" title="2381: Thōman (N-AMS) -- Thomas, also called Didymus, one of the Twelve. Of Chaldee origin; the twin; Thomas, a Christian.">Thomas,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2385.htm" title="2385: Iakōbon (N-AMS) -- The same as Iakob Graecized; Jacobus, the name of three Israelites.">James</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">son</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/256.htm" title="256: Halphaiou (N-GMS) -- Alphaeus; apparently two persons, (a) father of Levi, and (b) father of James. Of Hebrew origin; Alphoeus, an Israelite.">of Alphaeus,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2280.htm" title="2280: Thaddaion (N-AMS) -- Thaddaeus, one of the twelve apostles. Of uncertain origin; Thaddaeus, one of the Apostles.">Thaddaeus,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4613.htm" title="4613: Simōna (N-AMS) -- Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites.">Simon</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2581.htm" title="2581: Kananaion (N-AMS) -- A Canaanite. Of Chaldee origin; zealous; Cananites, an epithet.">Zealot,</a> 19and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/10-2.htm">Matthew 10:2-4</a> These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; / Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; / Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus. <a href="/luke/6-14.htm">Luke 6:14-16</a> Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; / Matthew and Thomas; James son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot; / Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor. <a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13</a> 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. <a href="/john/1-45.htm">John 1:45</a> Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” <a href="/john/14-22.htm">John 14:22</a> Judas (not Iscariot) asked Him, “Lord, why are You going to reveal Yourself to us and not to the world?” <a href="/john/11-16.htm">John 11:16</a> Then Thomas called Didymus said to his fellow disciples, “Let us also go, so that we may die with Him.” <a href="/john/20-24.htm">John 20:24-29</a> Now Thomas called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. / So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he replied, “Unless I see the nail marks in His hands, and put my finger where the nails have been, and put my hand into His side, I will never believe.” / Eight days later, His disciples were once again inside with the doors locked, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” ... <a href="/acts/8-14.htm">Acts 8:14</a> When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. <a href="/acts/15-13.htm">Acts 15:13-21</a> When they had finished speaking, James declared, “Brothers, listen to me! / Simon has told us how God first visited the Gentiles to take from them a people to be His own. / The words of the prophets agree with this, as it is written: ... <a href="/james/1-1.htm">James 1:1</a> James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion: Greetings. <a href="/jude/1-1.htm">Jude 1:1</a> Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, To those who are called, loved by God the Father, and kept in Jesus Christ: <a href="/1_kings/19-19.htm">1 Kings 19:19-21</a> So Elijah departed and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve teams of oxen, and he was with the twelfth team. Elijah passed by him and threw his cloak around him. / So Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please let me kiss my father and mother goodbye, and then I will follow you.” “Go on back,” Elijah replied, “for what have I done to you?” / So Elisha turned back from him, took his pair of oxen, and slaughtered them. Using the oxen’s equipment for fuel, he cooked the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow and serve Elijah. <a href="/2_kings/2-1.htm">2 Kings 2:1-14</a> Shortly before the LORD took Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal, / and Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay here, for the LORD has sent me on to Bethel.” But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they went down to Bethel. / Then the sons of the prophets at Bethel came out to Elisha and said, “Do you know that the LORD will take your master away from you today?” “Yes, I know,” he replied. “Do not speak of it.” ... <a href="/1_samuel/16-11.htm">1 Samuel 16:11-13</a> And Samuel asked him, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied, “but he is tending the sheep.” “Send for him,” Samuel replied. “For we will not sit down to eat until he arrives.” / So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.” / So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. <a href="/exodus/3-1.htm">Exodus 3:1-10</a> Meanwhile, Moses was shepherding the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian. He led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. / There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a blazing fire from within a bush. Moses saw the bush ablaze with fire, but it was not consumed. / So Moses thought, “I must go over and see this marvelous sight. Why is the bush not burning up?” ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Canaanite,Andrew.<a href="/john/1-40.htm">John 1:40</a> One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother.<a href="/john/6-8.htm">John 6:8</a> One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, saith unto him,<a href="/john/12-21.htm">John 12:21,22</a> The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus… Philip.<a href="/john/1-43.htm">John 1:43-45</a> The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me… <a href="/john/6-5.htm">John 6:5-7</a> When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat? … <a href="/john/14-8.htm">John 14:8,9</a> Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us… Bartholomew.<a href="/matthew/10-3.htm">Matthew 10:3</a> Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;<a href="/luke/6-14.htm">Luke 6:14</a> Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,<a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13</a> 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.Matthew.<a href="/mark/2-14.htm">Mark 2:14</a> 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.<a href="/matthew/9-9.htm">Matthew 9:9</a> 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.<a href="/luke/5-27.htm">Luke 5:27-29</a> And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me… Levi.<a href="/luke/6-15.htm">Luke 6:15</a> Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes,Thomas.<a href="/john/11-16.htm">John 11:16</a> Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/2-14.htm">Alphaeus</a> <a href="/mark/2-14.htm">Alpheus</a> <a href="/mark/1-29.htm">Andrew</a> <a href="/matthew/10-3.htm">Bartholomew</a> <a href="/matthew/15-22.htm">Canaanite</a> <a href="/matthew/10-4.htm">Cananaean</a> <a href="/matthew/10-4.htm">Cananite</a> <a href="/mark/3-17.htm">James</a> <a href="/matthew/10-3.htm">Matthew</a> <a href="/matthew/14-3.htm">Philip</a> <a href="/mark/3-16.htm">Simon</a> <a href="/matthew/10-3.htm">Thaddaeus</a> <a href="/matthew/10-3.htm">Thaddeus</a> <a href="/matthew/10-3.htm">Thomas</a> <a href="/matthew/10-4.htm">Zealot</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/6-15.htm">Alphaeus</a> <a href="/luke/6-15.htm">Alpheus</a> <a href="/mark/13-3.htm">Andrew</a> <a href="/luke/6-14.htm">Bartholomew</a> <a href="/genesis/10-18.htm">Canaanite</a> <a href="/matthew/10-4.htm">Cananaean</a> <a href="/matthew/10-4.htm">Cananite</a> <a href="/mark/5-37.htm">James</a> <a href="/luke/6-15.htm">Matthew</a> <a href="/mark/6-17.htm">Philip</a> <a href="/mark/6-3.htm">Simon</a> <a href="/matthew/10-3.htm">Thaddaeus</a> <a href="/matthew/10-3.htm">Thaddeus</a> <a href="/luke/6-15.htm">Thomas</a> <a href="/luke/6-15.htm">Zealot</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 3</div>1. <a href="/mark/3-1.htm">Jesus heals the withered hand,</a> 10. <a href="/mark/3-10.htm">and many other infirmities;</a> 11. <a href="/mark/3-11.htm">rebukes the unclean spirit;</a> 13. <a href="/mark/3-13.htm">chooses his twelve apostles;</a> 22. <a href="/mark/3-22.htm">convinces the blasphemy of casting out demons by Beelzebub;</a> 31. <a href="/mark/3-31.htm">and shows who are his brother, sister, and mother.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Andrew Andrew was one of the first disciples called by Jesus and the brother of Simon Peter. He was originally a disciple of John the Baptist before following Jesus (<a href="/john/1-40.htm">John 1:40</a>). Andrew is often seen as a model of evangelism, as he brought his brother Peter to Jesus (<a href="/john/1-41.htm">John 1:41-42</a>). His name, of Greek origin, suggests a Hellenistic influence, which may indicate the diverse cultural backgrounds of the disciples.Philip Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter (<a href="/john/1-44.htm">John 1:44</a>). He is known for his practical nature, as seen in the feeding of the 5,000 when he questioned how they could buy enough bread (<a href="/john/6-5.htm">John 6:5-7</a>). Philip also brought Nathanael (Bartholomew) to Jesus, showing his role in spreading the Gospel (<a href="/john/1-45.htm">John 1:45-46</a>).Bartholomew Bartholomew is often identified with Nathanael, who was brought to Jesus by Philip (<a href="/john/1-45.htm">John 1:45-49</a>). His name means "son of Tolmai," and he is noted for his initial skepticism about Jesus being from Nazareth, which reflects the cultural and regional biases of the time. Jesus commended him for his honesty and integrity.Matthew Matthew, also known as Levi, was a tax collector before following Jesus (<a href="/matthew/9-9.htm">Matthew 9:9</a>). His profession was despised by the Jews, as tax collectors were seen as collaborators with the Roman occupiers. Matthew's calling demonstrates Jesus' mission to reach out to sinners and those marginalized by society. He is traditionally credited with writing the Gospel of Matthew.Thomas Thomas, also known as Didymus, is famously known for doubting Jesus' resurrection until he saw the wounds (<a href="/john/20-24.htm">John 20:24-29</a>). His skepticism and subsequent confession of faith ("My Lord and my God!") highlight the importance of faith and the reality of Jesus' resurrection. Thomas' story is a powerful testament to the transformative power of encountering the risen Christ.James son of Alphaeus James, often referred to as "James the Less" to distinguish him from James the son of Zebedee, is a more obscure figure among the apostles. His designation as "son of Alphaeus" helps differentiate him from other figures named James. Little is known about his life and ministry, but his inclusion among the apostles underscores the diverse backgrounds of Jesus' followers.Thaddaeus Thaddaeus is also known as Judas, son of James, in some Gospel accounts (<a href="/luke/6-16.htm">Luke 6:16</a>; <a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13</a>). This dual naming may reflect a common practice of having multiple names or nicknames. Thaddaeus' role among the apostles is not well-documented, but his presence signifies the varied personalities and roles within the early Christian community.Simon the Zealot Simon the Zealot is distinguished by his association with the Zealots, a Jewish political movement that sought to overthrow Roman rule. His background as a Zealot suggests a radical transformation in following Jesus, who preached a message of peace and love. Simon's inclusion among the apostles highlights the unifying power of Jesus' message, bringing together individuals from diverse and even opposing backgrounds.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/andrew.htm">Andrew</a> One of the first disciples called by Jesus, brother of Simon Peter, known for bringing others to Jesus. 2. <a href="/topical/p/philip.htm">Philip</a> A disciple from Bethsaida, known for his questioning nature and for bringing Nathanael to Jesus. 3. <a href="/topical/b/bartholomew.htm">Bartholomew</a> Often identified with Nathanael, known for his initial skepticism about Jesus being from Nazareth. 4. <a href="/topical/m/matthew.htm">Matthew</a> Also known as Levi, a former tax collector who became a disciple and authored the Gospel of Matthew. 5. <a href="/topical/t/thomas.htm">Thomas</a> Known as "Doubting Thomas" for his initial disbelief in Jesus' resurrection until he saw Jesus' wounds. 6. <a href="/topical/j/james_son_of_alphaeus.htm">James son of Alphaeus</a> Often referred to as "James the Less," distinguishing him from James, the brother of John. 7. <a href="/topical/t/thaddaeus.htm">Thaddaeus</a> Also known as Judas son of James, not to be confused with Judas Iscariot. 8. <a href="/topical/s/simon_the_zealot.htm">Simon the Zealot</a> A former member of the Zealots, a Jewish political movement, known for his zeal for the Jewish law.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/diversity_in_unity.htm">Diversity in Unity</a> The list of disciples shows a diverse group united in Christ. This diversity reflects the church's call to unity despite differences. <a href="/topical/e/evangelistic_spirit.htm">Evangelistic Spirit</a> Like Andrew and Philip, believers are called to bring others to Jesus, emphasizing personal evangelism. <a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_christ.htm">Transformation through Christ</a> Matthew's transformation from a tax collector to a disciple illustrates the power of Jesus to change lives. <a href="/topical/f/faith_and_doubt.htm">Faith and Doubt</a> Thomas' account encourages believers to bring their doubts to Jesus, who meets us where we are. <a href="/topical/z/zeal_for_the_gospel.htm">Zeal for the Gospel</a> Simon the Zealot's passion is redirected from political zeal to zeal for the Gospel, reminding us to channel our passions for God's purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 3</a> <a href="/q/why_did_god_order_killing_midianites.htm">Who is James, son of Alphaeus?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_james,_son_of_alphaeus.htm">Who is James, son of Alphaeus?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_philip_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Philip in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_thaddeus_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Thaddeus in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) Simon the Canaanite.--Better, Cananite, or, following many MSS., Canan?an, i.e., the Aramaic equivalent of Zelotes. (See Note on <a href="/context/matthew/10-2.htm" title="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;">Matthew 10:2-4</a>)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 18, 19. - Andrew is next mentioned after these eminent apostles, as the first called. The word is from the Greek, and means "manly." Bartholomew, that is, Bar-tolmai, the son of Tolmay. This is a patronymic, and not a proper name. It has been with good reason supposed that he is identical with Nathanael, of whom we first read in <a href="/john/1-46.htm">John 1:46</a>, as having been found by Philip and brought to Christ. In the three synoptic Gospels we find Philip and Bartholomew enumerated together in the lists of the apostles; and certainly the mode in which Nathanael is mentioned in <a href="/john/21-2.htm">John 21:2</a> would seem to show that he was an apostle. His birthplace, too, Cana of Galilee, would point to the same conclusion. If this be so, then the name Nathanael, the "gift of God," would bear the same relation to Bartholomew that Simon does to Bar-jona. Matthew. In St Matthew's own list of the apostles (<a href="/matthew/10-3.htm">Matthew 10:3</a>) the epithet "the publican" is added to his name, and he places himself after Thomas. This marks the humility of the apostle, that he does not scruple to place on record what he was before he was called. The word Matthew, a contraction of Mattathias, means the "gift of Jehovah," according to Gesenius, which in Greek would be "Theodore." Thomas. Eusebius says that his real name was Judas. It is possible that Thomas may have been a surname. The word is Hebrew meaning a twin, and it is so rendered in Greek in <a href="/john/11-16.htm">John 11:16</a>. James the son of Alphaeus, or Clopas (not Cleophas): called" the Less," either because he was junior in age, or rather in his call, to James the Great, the brother of John. This James, the son of Alphaeus, is called the brother of our Lord. St. Jerome says that his father Alphaeus, or Clopas, married Mary, a sister of the blessed Virgin Mary, which would make him the cousin of our Lord. This view is confirmed by Bishop Pearson (Art. 3:on the Creed). He was the writer of the Epistle which bears his name, and he became Bishop of Jerusalem. Thaddaeus, called also Lebbaeus and Judas; whence St. Jerome describes him as "trionimus," i.e. having three names. Judas would be his proper name. Lebbaeus and Thaddaeus have a kind of etymological affinity, the root of Lebbaeus being "heart," and of Thaddaeus, "breast." These names are probably recorded to distinguish him from Judas the traitor. Simon the Canaanite. The word in the Greek, according to the best authorities, is, both here and in St. Matthew (<a href="/matthew/10-4.htm">Matthew 10:4</a>), Καναναῖος, from a Chaldean or Syriac word, Kanean, or Kanenieh. The Greek equivalent is Ζηλωτής, which we find preserved in St. Luke (<a href="/luke/6-15.htm">Luke 6:15</a>). It is possible, however, that Simon may have been born in Cana of Galilee. St. Jerome says that he was called a Cananaean or Zealot, by a double reference to the place of his birth and to his zeal. Judas Iscariot. Iscariot. The most probable derivation is from the Hebrew lsh-Kerioth, "a man of Kerioth,' a city of the tribe of Judah. St. John (<a href="/john/6-7.htm">John 6:7</a>) describes him as the son of Simon. If it be asked why our Lord should have chosen Judas Iscariot, the answer is that he chose him, although he knew that he would betray him, because it was his will that he should be betrayed by one that had been "his own familiar friend," and that had "eaten bread with him." Bengel says well here that "there is an election of grace from which men may fall." How far our Lord knew from the first the results of his choice of Judas belongs to the profound, unfathomable mystery of the union of the Godhead and the manhood in his sacred Person. We may notice generally, with regard to this choice by our Lord of his apostles, the germ of the principle of sending them forth by two and two. Here are Peter and Andrew, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew, and so on. Then, again, our Lord chose three pairs of brothers, Peter and Andrew, James and John, James the Less and Jude, that he might teach us how powerful an influence is brotherly love. We may also observe that Christ, in selecting his apostles, chose some of his kinsmen according to the flesh. When he took upon him our flesh, he recognized those who were near to him by nature, and he would unite them yet mere closely by grace to his Divine nature. Three of the apostles took the lead, namely, Peter and James and John, who were admitted to be witnesses of his transfiguration, of one of his greatest miracles, and of his passion. <a href="/commentaries/mark/3-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Andrew, Ἀνδρέαν (Andrean) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_406.htm">Strong's 406: </a> From aner; manly; Andreas, an Israelite. Philip, Φίλιππον (Philippon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5376.htm">Strong's 5376: </a> From philos and hippos; fond of horses; Philippus, the name of four Israelites. Bartholomew, Βαρθολομαῖον (Bartholomaion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_918.htm">Strong's 918: </a> Of Chaldee origin; son of Tolmai; Bar-tholomoeus, a Christian apostle. Matthew, Μαθθαῖον (Maththaion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3156.htm">Strong's 3156: </a> Matthew. A shorter form of machomai; Matthaeus, an Israelite and a Christian. Thomas, Θωμᾶν (Thōman) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2381.htm">Strong's 2381: </a> Thomas, also called Didymus, one of the Twelve. Of Chaldee origin; the twin; Thomas, a Christian. James Ἰάκωβον (Iakōbon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2385.htm">Strong's 2385: </a> The same as Iakob Graecized; Jacobus, the name of three Israelites. [son] τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. of Alphaeus, Ἁλφαίου (Halphaiou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_256.htm">Strong's 256: </a> Alphaeus; apparently two persons, (a) father of Levi, and (b) father of James. Of Hebrew origin; Alphoeus, an Israelite. Thaddaeus, Θαδδαῖον (Thaddaion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2280.htm">Strong's 2280: </a> Thaddaeus, one of the twelve apostles. Of uncertain origin; Thaddaeus, one of the Apostles. Simon Σίμωνα (Simōna) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4613.htm">Strong's 4613: </a> Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Zealot, Καναναῖον (Kananaion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2581.htm">Strong's 2581: </a> A Canaanite. 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