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James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; <a href="/nlt/matthew/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> Here are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (also called Peter), then Andrew (Peter’s brother), James (son of Zebedee), John (James’s brother), <a href="/esv/matthew/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> The names of the twelve apostles are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; <a href="/bsb/matthew/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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; <a href="/blb/matthew/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And these are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon called Peter, and his brother Andrew; and James the son of Zebedee, and his brother John; <a href="/kjv/matthew/10.htm">King James Bible</a> 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; <a href="/nkjv/matthew/10.htm">New King James Version</a> Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; <a href="/nasb_/matthew/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew; and James the son of Zebedee, and his brother John; <a href="/nasb/matthew/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; and James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; <a href="/nasb77/matthew/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; and James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; <a href="/lsb/matthew/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; and James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; <a href="/amp/matthew/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now these are the names of the twelve apostles (special messengers, personally chosen representatives): first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew, his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; <a href="/csb/matthew/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> These are the names of the twelve apostles: First, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; <a href="/hcsb/matthew/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> These are the names of the 12 apostles: First, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; <a href="/asv/matthew/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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; <a href="/cev/matthew/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The first of the twelve apostles was Simon, better known as Peter. His brother Andrew was an apostle, and so were James and John, the two sons of Zebedee. <a href="/erv/matthew/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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; <a href="/gwt/matthew/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> These are the names of the twelve apostles: first and foremost, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James and his brother John, the sons of Zebedee; <a href="/gnt/matthew/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James and his brother John, the sons of Zebedee; <a href="/isv/matthew/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John; <a href="/net/matthew/10.htm">NET Bible</a> Now these are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (called Peter), and Andrew his brother; James son of Zebedee and John his brother; <a href="/nheb/matthew/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now the names of the twelve apostles are these. The first, Simon, who is called Peter; and Andrew his brother; and James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; <a href="/wbt/matthew/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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; <a href="/wey/matthew/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Now the names of the twelve Apostles were these: first, Simon called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James the son of Zabdi, and his brother John;<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/matthew/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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; <a href="/web/matthew/10.htm">World English Bible</a> 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; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And of the twelve apostles the names are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James of Zebedee, and his brother John; <a href="/blb/matthew/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And these are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon called Peter, and his brother Andrew; and James the son of Zebedee, and his brother John; <a href="/ylt/matthew/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And of the twelve apostles the names are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James of Zebedee, and John his brother; <a href="/slt/matthew/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the names of the twelve sent are these: first, Simon, called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James, he of Zebedee and John his brother;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the names of the twelve apostles are these: The first, Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, <a href="/cpdv/matthew/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now the names of the twelve Apostles are these: the First, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, <a href="/nabre/matthew/10.htm">New American Bible</a> The names of the twelve apostles are these: first, Simon called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John; <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon, also known as Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The names of the twelve apostles are these: The first of them Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But the names of the twelve Apostles were these: the first of them, Shimeon who was called Kaypha, and Andraeus his brother, and Yaqob Bar Zebedee, and Yohannan his brother,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Now these are the names of the twelve apostles: the first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; <a href="/godbey/matthew/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And these are the names of the apostles: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; <a href="/haweis/matthew/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now these are the names of the twelve apostles; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James son of Zebedee, and John his brother; <a href="/mace/matthew/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; the first is Simon, who is called Peter, then Andrew his brother, <a href="/wey/matthew/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Now the names of the twelve Apostles were these: first, Simon called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James the son of Zabdi, and his brother John; <a href="/worrell/matthew/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; <a href="/worsley/matthew/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Now these are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and Andrew his brother; Philip, and Bartholomew; <a href="/parallel/matthew/10-2.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/hriiyJYqzvc?start=2389" 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/matthew/10.htm">The Twelve Apostles</a> 1And calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness. 2<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tauta (DPro-NNP) -- This; he, she, it. ">These</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">are</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-NNP) -- 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/3686.htm" title="3686: onomata (N-NNP) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">names</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/1427.htm" title="1427: dōdeka (Adj-GMP) -- Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen.">twelve</a> <a href="/greek/652.htm" title="652: apostolōn (N-GMP) -- From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ.">apostles:</a> <a href="/greek/4413.htm" title="4413: prōtos (Adj-NMS) -- First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost.">first</a> <a href="/greek/4613.htm" title="4613: Simōn (N-NMS) -- Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites.">Simon,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legomenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">called</a> <a href="/greek/4074.htm" title="4074: Petros (N-NMS) -- Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.">Peter,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphos (N-NMS) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brother</a> <a href="/greek/406.htm" title="406: Andreas (N-NMS) -- 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/2385.htm" title="2385: Iakōbos (N-NMS) -- The same as Iakob Graecized; Jacobus, the name of three Israelites.">James</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- 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.">of</a> <a href="/greek/2199.htm" title="2199: Zebedaiou (N-GMS) -- Zebedee, father of the apostles James and John. Of Hebrew origin; Zebedaeus, an Israelite.">Zebedee,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphos (N-NMS) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brother</a> <a href="/greek/2491.htm" title="2491: Iōannēs (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.">John;</a> 3Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;…<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="/mark/3-16.htm">Mark 3:16-19</a> These are the twelve He appointed: Simon (whom He named Peter), / James son of Zebedee and his brother John (whom He named Boanerges, meaning “Sons of Thunder”), / Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, ... <a href="/luke/6-13.htm">Luke 6:13-16</a> When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles: / 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; ... <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/1-40.htm">John 1:40-42</a> Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John’s testimony and followed Jesus. / He first found his brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated as Christ). / Andrew brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter). <a href="/john/6-67.htm">John 6:67-71</a> So Jesus asked the Twelve, “Do you want to leave too?” / Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life. / We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God.” ... <a href="/acts/1-21.htm">Acts 1:21-26</a> Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have accompanied us the whole time the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, / beginning from John’s baptism until the day Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection.” / So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. ... <a href="/john/21-2.htm">John 21:2</a> Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. <a href="/acts/2-14.htm">Acts 2:14</a> Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, lifted up his voice, and addressed the crowd: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen carefully to my words. <a href="/acts/4-13.htm">Acts 4:13</a> When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus. <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="/1_corinthians/9-5.htm">1 Corinthians 9:5</a> Have we no right to take along a believing wife, as do the other apostles and the Lord’s brothers and Cephas? <a href="/galatians/2-9.htm">Galatians 2:9</a> And recognizing the grace that I had been given, James, Cephas, and John—those reputed to be pillars—gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcised. <a href="/revelation/21-14.htm">Revelation 21:14</a> The wall of the city had twelve foundations bearing the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/exodus/24-1.htm">Exodus 24:1</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, “Come up to the LORD—you and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, and seventy of Israel’s elders—and you are to worship at a distance. <a href="/numbers/1-4.htm">Numbers 1:4-16</a> And one man from each tribe, the head of each family, must be there with you. / These are the names of the men who are to assist you: From the tribe of Reuben, Elizur son of Shedeur; / from Simeon, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai; ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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;apostles.<a href="/luke/6-13.htm">Luke 6:13</a> And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;<a href="/luke/9-10.htm">Luke 9:10</a> And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.<a href="/luke/11-49.htm">Luke 11:49</a> Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute:Simon.<a href="/matthew/4-18.htm">Matthew 4:18</a> And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.<a href="/matthew/16-16.htm">Matthew 16:16-18</a> And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God… <a href="/mark/1-16.htm">Mark 1:16,17</a> Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers… Andrew.<a href="/mark/1-29.htm">Mark 1:29</a> And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.<a href="/mark/3-18.htm">Mark 3:18</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="/mark/13-3.htm">Mark 13:3</a> And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately,James.<a href="/matthew/4-21.htm">Matthew 4:21</a> And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.<a href="/matthew/17-1.htm">Matthew 17:1</a> And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart,<a href="/matthew/20-20.htm">Matthew 20:20</a> Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him.John.<a href="/luke/22-8.htm">Luke 22:8</a> And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat.<a href="/john/13-23.htm">John 13:23</a> Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.<a href="/john/20-2.htm">John 20:2</a> Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/4-18.htm">Andrew</a> <a href="/revelation/21-14.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/matthew/8-21.htm">First</a> <a href="/matthew/4-21.htm">James</a> <a href="/matthew/9-14.htm">John</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-2.htm">Names</a> <a href="/matthew/8-14.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/matthew/4-18.htm">Simon</a> <a href="/matthew/10-1.htm">Twelve</a> <a href="/matthew/4-21.htm">Zabdi</a> <a href="/matthew/4-21.htm">Zebedee</a> <a href="/matthew/4-21.htm">Zeb'edee</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/1-16.htm">Andrew</a> <a href="/mark/3-14.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/matthew/12-29.htm">First</a> <a href="/matthew/10-3.htm">James</a> <a href="/matthew/11-2.htm">John</a> <a href="/mark/3-17.htm">Names</a> <a href="/matthew/14-28.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/matthew/10-4.htm">Simon</a> <a href="/matthew/10-5.htm">Twelve</a> <a href="/matthew/20-20.htm">Zabdi</a> <a href="/matthew/20-20.htm">Zebedee</a> <a href="/matthew/20-20.htm">Zeb'edee</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 10</div>1. <a href="/matthew/10-1.htm">Jesus sends out his apostles, enabling them with power to do miracles;</a> 5. <a href="/matthew/10-5.htm">giving them their charge, teaches them;</a> 16. <a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">comforts them against persecutions;</a> 40. <a href="/matthew/10-40.htm">and promises a blessing to those who receive them.</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'; 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In the New Testament, the twelve apostles were chosen by Jesus to be His closest followers and to spread His teachings. The number twelve is significant, symbolizing the twelve tribes of Israel, indicating a new spiritual Israel. This selection marks a pivotal moment in Jesus' ministry, as He prepares to extend His mission through these chosen individuals.first Simon, called Peter, Simon, later named Peter by Jesus, is often listed first among the apostles, signifying his leadership role. The name Peter means "rock," and Jesus later declares that Peter will be the rock upon which He will build His church (<a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a>). Peter's leadership is evident throughout the Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles, where he often acts as a spokesperson for the group.and his brother Andrew; Andrew, Peter's brother, was originally a disciple of John the Baptist before following Jesus. He is known for bringing others to Christ, including his brother Peter (<a href="/john/1-40.htm">John 1:40-42</a>). Andrew's role highlights the importance of personal evangelism and the impact of bringing others to Jesus.James son of Zebedee, James, the son of Zebedee, is often referred to as James the Greater to distinguish him from the other apostle named James. He, along with his brother John, was part of Jesus' inner circle, witnessing key events such as the Transfiguration (<a href="/matthew/17.htm">Matthew 17:1-2</a>). James was the first apostle to be martyred, as recorded in <a href="/acts/12-2.htm">Acts 12:2</a>, which underscores the cost of discipleship.and his brother John; John, the brother of James, is traditionally believed to be the author of the Gospel of John, the three Epistles of John, and the Book of Revelation. Known as the "beloved disciple," John had a close relationship with Jesus and was entrusted with the care of Jesus' mother, Mary, at the crucifixion (<a href="/john/19-26.htm">John 19:26-27</a>). His writings emphasize love and truth, central themes in the Christian faith.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/simon_peter.htm">Simon Peter</a> Originally named Simon, he was a fisherman by trade and became one of Jesus' closest disciples. Known for his boldness and leadership among the apostles, he was given the name Peter (meaning "rock") by Jesus. 2. <a href="/topical/a/andrew.htm">Andrew</a> The brother of Simon Peter, also a fisherman. He was a disciple of John the Baptist before following Jesus and is known for bringing others, including his brother, to Christ. 3. <a href="/topical/j/james_son_of_zebedee.htm">James son of Zebedee</a> One of the "Sons of Thunder," a title given by Jesus to James and his brother John. He was part of Jesus' inner circle and was the first apostle to be martyred. 4. <a href="/topical/j/john.htm">John</a> The brother of James, also a "Son of Thunder." He is traditionally believed to be the author of the Gospel of John, three epistles, and the Book of Revelation. Known for his close relationship with Jesus. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_twelve_apostles.htm">The Twelve Apostles</a> A group of Jesus' closest followers, chosen to spread His teachings and establish the early Church. Their selection marks a pivotal moment in Jesus' ministry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_names_and_identity.htm">The Importance of Names and Identity</a> In biblical times, names often signified character or destiny. Reflect on how God may be shaping your identity for His purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_family_in_ministry.htm">The Role of Family in Ministry</a> Andrew and Peter, as well as James and John, were brothers. Consider how family relationships can be a foundation for ministry and support in your spiritual journey. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_leadership.htm">The Call to Leadership</a> Peter's role as the first named apostle signifies leadership. Reflect on how God might be calling you to lead in your community or church. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a> The apostles came from various backgrounds and professions. Embrace the diversity within the body of Christ and work towards unity in mission. <a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_discipleship.htm">The Cost of Discipleship</a> James was the first apostle to be martyred, reminding us of the potential cost of following Jesus. Consider what sacrifices you are willing to make for your faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 10</a> <a href="/q/who_was_apostle_james.htm">Who was James the Apostle in Christian tradition?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_bartholomew_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Bartholomew in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_jesus'_closest_disciples.htm">Who were Jesus' closest disciples?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_the_twelve_apostles_of_jesus.htm">Who were the Twelve Apostles of Jesus?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) A comparison of the four lists of the Apostles (<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>, <a href="/context/mark/3-16.htm" title="And Simon he surnamed Peter;">Mark 3:16-19</a>, <a href="/context/luke/6-13.htm" title="And when it was day, he called to him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;">Luke 6:13-16</a>, <a href="/acts/1-13.htm" title="And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where stayed 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.">Acts 1:13</a>) brings out some interesting facts. (1.) The name of Peter is always first, that of Judas always last. In the former case we recognise acknowledged preeminence. The position of the latter may have been the consequence of the infamy which attached to the name of the traitor; but it is possible (and this may have been one of the elements that entered into his guilt) that his place had always been one of inferiority.(2.) All the lists divide themselves into three groups of four, the persons in each group being always the same (assuming that the three names, Judas the brother (?) of James, Thaddaeus, and Lebbaeus, belong to the same person), though the order in each group varies.(3.) The first group includes the two sons of Jona and the two sons of Zebedee, whose twofold call is related in <a href="/context/matthew/4-18.htm" title="And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.">Matthew 4:18-21</a>, <a href="/john/1-40.htm" title="One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother.">John 1:40</a>. In two lists (Mark and Acts) the name of Andrew stands last; in two (Matt. and Luke) that of John. In none of them are the names of Peter and John coupled together, as might have been expected from their close companionship (<a href="/john/20-2.htm" title="Then she runs, and comes to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said to them, They have taken away the LORD out of the sepulcher, and we know not where they have laid him.">John 20:2</a>; <a href="/acts/3-1.htm" title="Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour.">Acts 3:1</a>). The four obviously occupied the innermost place in the company of the Twelve, and were chosen out of the chosen. The three, Peter, James, and John, were the only witnesses of the healing of Jairus's daughter (<a href="/mark/5-37.htm" title="And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.">Mark 5:37</a>), of the Transfiguration (<a href="/matthew/17-1.htm" title="And after six days Jesus takes Peter, James, and John his brother, and brings them up into an high mountain apart,">Matthew 17:1</a>), and of the Agony in Gethsemane (<a href="/matthew/26-37.htm" title="And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.">Matthew 26:37</a>). Something seems to have excluded Andrew, though he had been the first called of all (<a href="/john/1-40.htm" title="One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother.">John 1:40</a>), from this intimate companionship; but we find him joined with the other three as called to listen to the great prophetic discourse on the Mount of Olives (<a href="/mark/13-3.htm" title="And as he sat on the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately,">Mark 13:3</a>). All the four appear to have come from Bethsaida, on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 2-4. - THE NAMES OF THE AGENTS. Parallel passages: <a href="/mark/3-14.htm">Mark 3:14-19</a>; <a href="/luke/6-13.htm">Luke 6:13-16</a> (cf. <a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13</a>). This Commentary upon St. Luke deals so fully both with the list as a whole and with the separate names that it will not be necessary to say much here. Observe that the general agreement in arrangement points to some common basis underlying all four accounts; also that of these the one found in the Acts is the briefest, giving little more than the bare names; and that that found in our Gospel, on the contrary, is the fullest, containing, with two exceptions (vide infra), the details mentioned in one or other of the parallels, and adding two of its own. It mentions, in one instance or more, the parentage (Zebedee, Alphaeus), the relationship ("his brother... his brother"), the birthplace (Kerioth), the earlier occupation and religious standpoint ("publican... Zealot"), and, with a bare hint at the beginning (vide infra), but a clear statement at the end, the after-history ("first... who also betrayed him") of the apostles. The two omissions are the fact that our Lord added the names of Peter (parallels, but really given earlier, <a href="/john/1-42.htm">John 1:42</a>) and Boanerges (Mark). Verse 2. - Now the names, In the parallels part of the word "names" is found as a verb, "whom also he named apostles;" i.e. the naming there refers, not to the individuals, but to their office. Is the form found in our Gospel an "accidental" rearrangement due to a reminiscence that the word "name" occurred in the earliest source, or is it possible that the two facts are connected, and that the individuals received a new name when they definitely entered on a new office? That they should have received a new name seems a priori not improbable, but the evidence is very slight. "Peter" is a clear case, for though the name was given earlier, it would receive a new application now, and perhaps was now again expressly given (cf. parallel passages); and other cases may be St. Matthew (vide Introduction, p. 21.) and possibly St. Bartholomew and St. Thaddaeus. Mark expressly says that the term "Boanerges" was given to the sons of Zebedee; but as there is no evidence that either St. James or St. John was afterwards known by this name, it need not have been a name in the same sense in which the others were. Observe the formal order of the first words of this verse (τῶν δὲ δώδεκα ἀποστόλων τὰ ὀνόματα ἐστιν ταῦτα). Did the author of the Gospel take them from the heading of a section that already contained the names in order? If so the δέ would probably not have existed there, and it is worth noting that the original hand of D, the manuscript that is of special value for Palestinian tradition, omits it. Of the twelve (ver. 1, note) apostles (ver. 5, note) are these: The first. This, perhaps, refers to the order of call, <a href="/luke/5-1.htm">Luke 5:1</a> (Nosgen), but more probably to the leading position that St. Peter held among the twelve. On this leadership, cf. the fragmentary excursus by Bishop Lightfoot, printed in 'Clement of Rome,' 2. 487 (1890). Simon. His Hebrew name was Simeon (שמעון, <a href="/acts/15-14.htm">Acts 15:14</a>, and <a href="/2_peter/1-1.htm">2 Peter 1:1</a>, in the Received Text and Westcott and Herr margin), but his Gentile name (<a href="/matthew/3-1.htm">Matthew 3:1</a>, note) was Simon, this good Greek name being chosen as almost identical in sound. It occurs frequently in the Palestinian Talmud (סימון). Who is called Peter. In common Christian parlance (<a href="/matthew/4-18.htm">Matthew 4:18</a>; cf. <a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a>). <a href="/commentaries/matthew/10-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>These ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. are ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. the τὰ (ta) Article - Nominative Neuter Plural <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. names ὀνόματά (onomata) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. of the Τῶν (Tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <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. twelve δώδεκα (dōdeka) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1427.htm">Strong's 1427: </a> Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen. apostles: ἀποστόλων (apostolōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_652.htm">Strong's 652: </a> From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. first πρῶτος (prōtos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4413.htm">Strong's 4413: </a> First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost. Simon, Σίμων (Simōn) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4613.htm">Strong's 4613: </a> Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites. called λεγόμενος (legomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. Peter, Πέτρος (Petros) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. brother ἀδελφὸς (adelphos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. Andrew; Ἀνδρέας (Andreas) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_406.htm">Strong's 406: </a> From aner; manly; Andreas, an Israelite. James Ἰάκωβος (Iakōbos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2385.htm">Strong's 2385: </a> The same as Iakob Graecized; Jacobus, the name of three Israelites. [son] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative 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 τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive 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. Zebedee, Ζεβεδαίου (Zebedaiou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2199.htm">Strong's 2199: </a> Zebedee, father of the apostles James and John. Of Hebrew origin; Zebedaeus, an Israelite. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. brother ἀδελφὸς (adelphos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. John; Ἰωάννης (Iōannēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2491.htm">Strong's 2491: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/10-2.htm">Matthew 10:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/10-2.htm">Matthew 10:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/10-2.htm">Matthew 10:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/10-2.htm">Matthew 10:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/10-2.htm">Matthew 10:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/10-2.htm">Matthew 10:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/10-2.htm">Matthew 10:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/10-2.htm">Matthew 10:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/10-2.htm">Matthew 10:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/10-2.htm">Matthew 10:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/10-2.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 10:2 Now the names of the twelve apostles (Matt. 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