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NASB | Matthew 10:2 ¶ 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; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 10:2 ¶ 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; [Mark 3:16-19; Luke 6:13-16] |
Bible Question: What is the difference between a apostle or a disciple? |
Bible Answer: 'Apostle. Someone sent with a special message or commission.' (http://www.carm.org/dictionary.htm) 'Disciple. A pupil or follower of a religion, a person, or a movement. As Christians we are to be disciples of Jesus (Luke 14:26,27). We follow in the teaching and example of what He said and did. A disciple is a convert but not all converts are disciples. As disciples we are to bear our cross daily (Matt. 16:24). This means to live and die for Him if necessary (Matt. 16:25).' (http://www.carm.org/dictionary.htm) Apostle 'Apostle. Someone sent with a special message or commission. Jesus is called the apostle and high Priest of our confession in Hebrews 3:1. The twelve apostles of Jesus were Simon Peter, Andrew, James the son of Zebedee, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot. Paul became an apostle after Jesus' resurrection (2 Cor. 1:1), along with Barnabas (Acts 14:14), and others.' (http://www.carm.org/dictionary/dic_a-b.htm#_1_10) ____________________ "and most often, to the individuals who had been appointed by Christ to preach the gospel of the kingdom" ____________________ 'In the New Testament apostolos [ajpovstolo"] is applied to Jesus as the Sent One of God (Heb 3:1), to those sent by God to preach to Israel (Luke 11:49), to those sent by churches (2 Col 8:23; Php 2:25), and most often, to the individuals who had been appointed by Christ to preach the gospel of the kingdom. This latter category, however, is understood differently by New Testament writers. For example, Luke-Acts uses the term "apostle" to refer almost exclusively to the Twelve, while Paul uses it in relation to a broader group of individuals. The expression "all the apostles" in 1 Corinthians 15:7 seems to include more than the twelve referred to in verse 5. James is considered here, and in Galatians 1:19, to be an apostle. Barnabas is referred to as an apostle in ac 14:14 ( 11:22-24; 13:1-4). Paul calls Andronicus and Junias apostles in Romans 16:7. In this broader sense, an apostle was a witness to the resurrection of Christ, sent by him to make disciples of all nations.' (http://bible.crosswalk.com/Dictionaries/BakersEvangelicalDictionary/) Disciple 'During Jesus' earthly ministry, and during the days of the early church, the term that was used most frequently to designate one of Jesus' followers was "disciple" (http://bible.crosswalk.com/Dictionaries/BakersEvangelicalDictionary/). |