Matthew 10:3

Matthew 10:3 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;

King James Version KJV

Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;

American Standard Version ASV

Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphæus, and Thaddæus;

Bible in Basic English BBE

Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew, the tax-farmer; James, the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;

Free Bible Version FBV

Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew the tax collector, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddeus,

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Philippe and Bartlemewe: Thomas, and Matthewe that Publicane: Iames the sonne of Alpheus, and Lebbeus whose surname was Thaddeus:

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the tax-gatherer; James of Alpheus, and Lebbeus who was surnamed Thaddeus;

World English Bible WEB

Philip; Bartholomew; Thomas; Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus; Lebbaeus, who was also called Thaddaeus;

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alpheus, and Lebbeus, whose surname was Thaddeus;

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, Philip and Bartholomew, Thomas and Matthew the publican, and James the son of Alpheus, and Thaddeus,

Translation for Translators T4T

Philip; Bartholomew; Thomas; me, Matthew, the tax collector; James, the son of Alpheus; Thaddeus;

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Matthew 10:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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GRK φιλιππος και βαρθολομαιος θωμας και ματθαιος ο τελωνης ιακωβος ο του αλφαιου και λεββαιος ο επικληθεις θαδδαιος

φιλιππος Philippos G5376 Philip Noun-NSM

και kai G2532 and Conj

βαρθολομαιος Bartholomaios G918 Bartholomew Noun-NSM

θωμας Thōmas G2381 Thomas Noun-NSM

και kai G2532 and Conj

ματθαιος Matthaios G3156 Matthew Noun-NSM

ο ho G3588 the/this/who Art-NSM

τελωνης telōnēs G5057 tax collector Noun-NSM

ιακωβος Iakōbos G2385 James Noun-NSM

ο ho G3588 the/this/who Art-NSM

του ho G3588 the/this/who Art-GSM

αλφαιου Alphaios G256 Alphaeus Noun-GSM

και kai G2532 and Conj

λεββαιος Lebbaios G3002 Lebbaeus Noun-NSM

ο ho G3588 the/this/who Art-NSM

επικληθεις epikaleō G1941 to call (on)/name Verb-APP-NSM

θαδδαιος Thaddaios G2280 Thaddaeus Noun-NSM

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Greek Word Reference — Matthew 10:3

φιλιππος Philippos G5376 "Philip" Noun-NSM

Philip was a common name in the Bible, referring to different individuals, including an apostle and a deacon. The apostle Philip is mentioned in Mat.10:3 and Act.1:13, while the deacon Philip is seen in Act.6:5 and 8:5-40.

Definition: φίλιππος, -ου, ὁ Philip; __1. the husband of Herodias: Mat.14:3, Mrk.6:17. __2. The tetrarch: Mat.16:13, Mrk.8:27, Luk.3:1. __3. The apostle: Mat.10:3, Mrk.3:18, Luk.6:14, Jhn.1:44-49 6:5, 7 12:21-22 14:8-9, Act.1:13. __4. The deacon and evangelist: Act.6:5 8:5-40 21:8.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 35 NT verses. KJV: Philip See also: Acts 1:13; John 1:44; Matthew 16:13.

και kai G2532 "and" Conj

And or also, a connecting word used to join ideas or words, like in Matthew 2:18 and Hebrews 1:1.

Definition: καί, conj., and __I. Copulative. __1. Connecting single words; __(a) in general: Mat.2:18, 16:1, Mrk.2:15, Luk.8:15, Heb.1:1, al. mult.; repeated before each of the terms in a series, Mat.23:23, Luk.14:21, Rom.7:12, 9:4, al. __(b) connecting numerals (WM, §37, 4): Jhn.2:20, Act.13:20; __(with) joining terms which are not mutually exclusive, as the part with the whole: Mat.8:33, 26:59, Mrk.16:17, Act.5:29, al. __2. Connecting clauses and sentences: Mat.3:12, Act.5:21, al. mult.; esp. __(a) where, after the simplicity of the popular language, sentences are paratactically joined (WM, §60, 3; M, Pr., 12; Deiss., LAE, 128ff.): Mat.1:21, 7:25, Mrk.9:5, Jhn.10:3, al.; __(b) joining affirmative to negative sentences: Luk.3:14, Jhn.4:11, IIIJhn.10; __(with) consecutive, and so: Mat.5:1, 23:32, Heb.3:19, al.; after imperatives, Mat.4:19, Luk.7:7, al.; __(d) = καίτοι, and yet: Mat.3:14, 6:26, Mrk.12:12, Luk.18:7 (Field, Notes, 72), 1Co.5:2, al.; __(e) beginning an apodosis (= Heb. וְ; so sometimes δέ in cl.), then: Luk.2:21, 7:12, Act.1:10; beginning a question (WM, §53, 3a): Mrk.10:26, Luk.10:29, Jhn.9:36. __3. Epexegetic, and, and indeed, namely (WM, §53, 3c): Luk.3:18, Jhn.1:16, Act.23:6, Rom.1:5, 1Co.3:5, al. __4. In transition: Mat.4:23, Mrk.5:1, 21, Jhn.1:19, al.; so, Hebraistically, καὶ ἐγένετο (וַי:הִי; also ἐγένετο δέ), Mrk.1:9 (cf. Luk.5:1; V. Burton, §§357-60; M, Pr., 14, 16). __5. καὶ . . . καί, both . . . and (for τε . . . καί, see: τε); __(a) connecting single words: Mat.10:28, Mrk.4:41, Rom.11:33, al.; __(b) clauses and sentences: Mrk.9:13, Jhn.7:28, 1Co.1:22, al. __II. Adjunctive, also, even, still: Mat.5:39, 40; Mrk.2:28, al. mult.; esp. with pron., adv., etc., Mat.20:4, Jhn.7:47, al; ὡς κ., Act.11:17; καθὼς κ., Rom.15:7; οὑτω κ., Rom.6:11; διὸ κ., Luk.1:35; ὁ κ. (Deiss., BS, 313ff.), Act.13:9; pleonastically, μετὰ κ.. (Bl., §77, 7; Deiss., BS, 265f,), Php.4:3; τί κ., 1 Co 15:29; ἀλλὰ κ., Luk.14:22, Jhn.5:18, al.; καίγε (M, Pr., 230; Burton, §437), Act.17:27; καίπερ, Heb.5:8; κ. ἐάν, see: ἐάν. ἐάν, contr. fr. εἰ ἄν, conditional particle, representing something as "under certain circumstances actual or liable to happen," but not so definitely expected as in the case of εἰ with ind. (Bl., §65, 4; cf. Jhn.13:17, 1Co.7:36), if haply, if; __1. with subjc. (cl.); __(a) pres.: Mat.6:22, Luk.10:6, Jhn.7:17, Rom.2:25, 26 al.; { __(b) aor. (= Lat. fut. pf.): Mat.4:9 16:26 (cf. ptcp. in Luk.9:25; M, Pr., 230), Mrk.3:24, Luk.14:34, Jhn.5:43, Rom.7:2, al.; = cl. εἰ, with opt., Jhn.9:22 11:57, Act.9:2; as Heb. אִם = ὅταν, Jhn.12:32 14:3, I Jhn.2:28 3:2, Heb.3:7" (LXX) . __2. C. indic, (as in late writers, fr. Arist. on; see WH, App., 171; VD, MGr. 2, App., §77; Deiss., BS, 201f., LAE, 155, 254; M, Pr., 168, 187; Bl., §65, 4); __(a) fut.: Mat.18:19 T, Luk.19:40, Act.7:7; __(b) pres.: 1Th.3:8 (see Milligan, in l.). __3. With other particles: ἐ. καί (Bl., §65, 6), Gal.6:1; ἐ. μή (M, Pr., 185, 187; Bl., l.with), with subjc. pres., Mat.10:13, 1Co.8:8, Jas.2:17, 1Jn.3:21; aor., Mat.6:15, Mrk.3:27, Jhn.3:3, Rom.10:15, Gal.1:8 2:16 (see Lft., Ellic., in ll.); ἐ. τε . . . ἐ. τε, [in LXX for אִם . . . אִם, Est.19:13, al.,] Rom.14:8. __4. = cl. ἄν (which see) after relat. pronouns and adverbs (Tdf., Pr., 96; WH, App., 173; M, Pr., 42f.; Bl., §26, 4; Mayser, 152f.; Deiss., BS, 202ff.): ὃς ἐ., Mat.5:19, Mrk.6:22, 23 Luk.17:32, 1Co.6:18, al.; ὅπου ἐ., Mat.8:19; ὁσάκις ἐ., Rev.11:6; οὗ ἐ., 1Co.16:6; καθὸ ἐ., 2Co.8:12; ὅστις ἐ., Gal.5:10. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 5212 NT verses. KJV: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 10:4; 1 Corinthians 16:1.

βαρθολομαιος Bartholomaios G918 "Bartholomew" Noun-NSM

Bartholomew was one of Jesus' apostles, mentioned in Matthew 10:3 and Acts 1:13. His name means son of Tolmai, and he is also known as Nathanael.

Definition: Βαρθολομαῖος, -ου, ὁ (Aram. בַּר־תָּלְמַי, son of Tolmai), Bartholomew, the Apostle (see: Ναθαναήλ): Mat.10:3, Mrk.3:18, Luk.6:14, Act.1:13.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 4 NT verses. KJV: Bartholomeus See also: Acts 1:13; Mark 3:18; Matthew 10:3.

θωμας Thōmas G2381 "Thomas" Noun-NSM

Thomas was one of Jesus' twelve apostles, known as the twin, and is mentioned in Matthew 10:3 and John 11:16. He was a Christian and played a significant role in the early church.

Definition: θωμᾶς, -ᾶ, ὁ (Heb.: תָּאוֹם, a twin; cf. δίδυμος), Thomas the Apostle: Mat.10:3, Mrk.3:18, Luk.6:15, Jhn.11:16 14:5 20:24-28 21:2, Act.1:13.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 11 NT verses. KJV: Thomas See also: Acts 1:13; John 20:27; Matthew 10:3.

και kai G2532 "and" Conj

And or also, a connecting word used to join ideas or words, like in Matthew 2:18 and Hebrews 1:1.

Usage: Occurs in 5212 NT verses. KJV: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 10:4; 1 Corinthians 16:1.

ματθαιος Matthaios G3156 "Matthew" Noun-NSM

Matthew was a Christian and an Israelite, also known as Levi, who wrote the first book of the New Testament. He is mentioned in Matthew 9:9 and 10:3. Matthew was a tax collector before becoming a disciple of Jesus.

Definition: Μαθθαῖος (Rec. Ματθ-, see WH, App., 159; Bl., § 3, 11; on the Semitic form, see Dalman, Words, 51; Gr., 142), -ου, ὁ, Matthew: Mt title., Mat.9:9 10:3, Mrk.3:18, Luk.6:15, Act.1:13 (cf. Λευεί).† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 5 NT verses. KJV: Matthew See also: Acts 1:13; Mark 3:18; Matthew 10:3.

ο ho G3588 "the/this/who" Art-NSM

The Greek word for 'the' or 'this', used to point out a specific person or thing, like in Acts 17:28. It can also mean 'he', 'she', or 'it'.

Definition: ὁ, ἡ, τό, the prepositive article (ἄρθρον προτακτικόν), originally a demonstr. pron. (so usually in Hom.), in general corresponding to the Eng. definite article. __I. As demonstr. pron. __1. As frequently in Hom., absol., he (she, it), his (etc.): Act.17:28 (quoted from the poet Aratus). __2. Distributive, ὁ μὲν . . . ὁ δέ, the one . . . the other: 1Co.7:7, Gal.4:22; pl., Act.14:4, 17:32, Php.1:16, al.; οἱ μὲν . . . ἄλλοι δέ, Mat.16:14, Jhn.7:12; οἱ μεν̀ . . . ὁδέ, Heb.7:21, 23. __3. In narration (without ὁ μὲν preceding), ὁ δέ, but he: Mat.2:14, Mrk.1:45, Luk.8:21, Jhn.9:38, al. mult. __II. As prepositive article, the, prefixed, __1. to nouns unmodified: ὁ θεός, τὸ φῶς, etc.; to abstract nouns, ἡ σοφία, etc., to pl. nouns which indicate a class, οἱ ἀλώπεκες, foxes, Mat.8:20, al.; to an individual as representing a class, ὁ ἐργάτης, Luk.10:7; with nom. = voc. in addresses, Mat.11:26, Jhn.19:3, Jas.5:1, al.; to things which pertain to one, ἡ χεῖρ, his hand, Mrk.3:1; to names of persons well known or already mentioned; usually to names of countries (originally adjectives), ἡ Ἰουδαία, etc. __2. To modified nouns: with of person(s) pron. genitive, μοῦ, σοῦ, etc.; with poss. pron., ἐμός, σός, etc.; with adj. between the art. and the noun, ὁ ἀγαθὸς ἄνθρωπος, Mat.12:35; the noun foll, by adj., both with art., ὁ ποιμὴν ὁ καλός, Jhn.10:11 (on ὁ ὄχλος πολύς, Jhn.12:9, see M, Pr., 84); before adjectival phrases, ἡ κατ᾽ ἐκλογὴν πρόθεσις, Rom.9:11. __3. To Other parts of speech used as substantives; __(a) neuter adjectives: τ. ἀγαθόν, etc.; __(b) cardinal numerals: ὁ εἶς, οἷ δύο, etc.; __(with) participles: ὁ βαπτίζων (= ὁ Βαπτιστής, Mat.14:2), Mrk.6:14; πᾶς ὁ, with ptcp., every one who, etc.; __(d) adverbs: τὸ πέραν, τὰ νῦν, ὁ ἔσω ἄνθρωπος; __(e) infinitives: nom., τὸ θέλειν, Rom.7:18, al.; genitive, τοῦ, after adjectives, ἄξιον τοῦ πορεύεσθαι, 1Co.16:4; verbs, ἐλαχεν τοῦ θυμιᾶσαι, Luk.1:9; and frequently in a final sense, ἐξῆλθεν ὁ σπείρειν, Mat.13:3 (on the artic. inf., see Bl., §71). __4. In the neut. to sentences, phrases or single words treated as a quotation: τὸ Ἐι δύνῃ, Mrk.9:23; τὸ ἔτι ἅπαξ, Heb.12:27; τὸ ἀνέβη, Eph.4:9, al. __5. To prepositional phrases: οἱ ἀπὸ Ἰταλίας, Heb.13:24; οἱ ἐκ νόμου, Rom.4:14; neut. accusative absol., in adverbial phrases, τὸ καθ᾽ ἡμέραν, daily, Luk.11:3; τὸ κατὰ σάρκα, as regards the flesh, Rom.9:5. __6. To nouns in the genitive, denoting kinship, association, etc.: ὁ τοῦ, the son of (unless context indicates a different relationship), Mat.10:2, al.; τὰ τοῦ θεοῦ, the things that pertain to God, Mat.16:23; τὰ τῆς εἰρήνης, Rom.14:19 (cf. M, Pr., 81ff.; Bl, §§46, 47). (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 7033 NT verses. KJV: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 7:16; 1 Corinthians 11:24.

τελωνης telōnēs G5057 "tax collector" Noun-NSM

A tax collector is someone who gathers public revenue, like Matthew in Matthew 10:3. They were often seen as outcasts, but Jesus reached out to them, as in Matthew 9:10-11 and Luke 5:27.

Definition: τελώνης, -ου, ὁ (τέλος, ὠνέομαι) __1. a farmer of taxes (Let. publicanus). __2. A subordinate of the former, who collected taxes or tolls in a particular district, a tax-gatherer (EV, publican): Mat.5:46 10:3, Luk.3:12 5:27, 29 7:29 18:10-11, 13; pl., τ. κ. ἁμαρτωλοί, Mat.9:10-11 11:19, Mrk.2:15-16, Luk.5:30 7:34 15:1; τ. κ. πόρναι, Mat.21:31-32; ὁ ἐθνικὸς κ. ὁ τ., Mat.18:17 (cf. DB, iv, 172; ext., 394 f.; MM, xxiv).† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 21 NT verses. KJV: publican See also: Luke 3:12; Mark 2:15; Matthew 21:32.

ιακωβος Iakōbos G2385 "James" Noun-NSM

James refers to three men in the Bible: James the son of Zebedee, James the son of Alphaeus, and James the brother of Jesus. He is mentioned in Matthew, Mark, Acts, and 1 Corinthians. James was an important figure in the early Christian church.

Definition: Ἰάκωβος, -ου, ὁ (Heb., see previous word) James; __1. Son of Zebedee: Mat.4:21, Mrk.1:19, 29, Act.1:13 12:2, al. __2. Son of Alphæus: Mat.10:3, Mrk.2:14, al.; commonly identified with Ἰ. ὁ μικρός, James the little, son of Mary (see: Μαρία, 3; Κλωπᾶς), Mat.27:56, Mrk.15:40 16:1 (cf. Jhn.19:25). __3. The Lord's brother (see: ἀδελφός): Mat.13:55, Mrk.6:3, Act.12:17, al., 1Co.15:7 (probably), Gal.1:19 2:9, 12, Jas.1:1, Ju 1. __4. The father of the apostle, Ἰούδας Ἰακώβου: Luk.6:16, Act.1:13 (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 38 NT verses. KJV: James See also: 1 Corinthians 15:7; Mark 1:19; James 1:1.

ο ho G3588 "the/this/who" Art-NSM

The Greek word for 'the' or 'this', used to point out a specific person or thing, like in Acts 17:28. It can also mean 'he', 'she', or 'it'.

Usage: Occurs in 7033 NT verses. KJV: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 7:16; 1 Corinthians 11:24.

του ho G3588 "the/this/who" Art-GSM

The Greek word for 'the' or 'this', used to point out a specific person or thing, like in Acts 17:28. It can also mean 'he', 'she', or 'it'.

Usage: Occurs in 7033 NT verses. KJV: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 7:16; 1 Corinthians 11:24.

αλφαιου Alphaios G256 "Alphaeus" Noun-GSM

Alphaeus was an Israelite, the father of Levi and James. He is mentioned in Matthew 10:3, Mark 2:14, and Luke 6:15, as the father of two disciples.

Definition: Ἀλφαῖος (WH, Ἀλ-), -ου, ὁ (Aram. חַלְפַּי) Alphæus. __1. Father of Levi: Mrk.2:14. __2. Father of James: Mat.10:3, Mrk.3:13, Luk.6:15, Act.1:13.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 5 NT verses. KJV: Alpheus See also: Acts 1:13; Mark 2:14; Matthew 10:3.

και kai G2532 "and" Conj

And or also, a connecting word used to join ideas or words, like in Matthew 2:18 and Hebrews 1:1.

Usage: Occurs in 5212 NT verses. KJV: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 10:4; 1 Corinthians 16:1.

λεββαιος Lebbaios G3002 "Lebbaeus" Noun-NSM

Lebbaeus was one of Jesus' twelve apostles, listed in Matthew 10:3 and Mark 3:18. He is also known as Thaddaeus.

Definition: λεββαῖος, -ου, ὁ (on the derivation, see Dalman, Words, 50; Swete, Mk., l.with), Lebbæus: Mat.10:3, Mrk.3:18 (WH, mg.; Θαδδαῖος, which see, Rec., WH, txt., RV, cf. WH, App., 11, 24. In Luk.6:15, Act.1:13, he is called Σίμων ὁ Ζηλωτής.)† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 1 NT verses. KJV: Lebbæus See also: Matthew 10:3.

ο ho G3588 "the/this/who" Art-NSM

The Greek word for 'the' or 'this', used to point out a specific person or thing, like in Acts 17:28. It can also mean 'he', 'she', or 'it'.

Usage: Occurs in 7033 NT verses. KJV: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 7:16; 1 Corinthians 11:24.

επικληθεις epikaleō G1941 "to call (on)/name" Verb-APP-NSM

To call on someone's name means to invoke or appeal to them for help, as seen in Acts 10:5 where Peter is called by Cornelius. This term is often used to describe prayer or worship, emphasizing the importance of seeking guidance and support from a higher power.

Definition: ἐπι-καλέω, -ῶ [in LXX chiefly for קָרָא ;] __1. to call, name, surname: with accusative (cl.), Mat.10:25; pass., Act.1:23 4:36 10:5, 18 10:22 11:13 12:12, 25, Heb.11:16; τ. ὄνομα, before ἐπί (denoting possession, as Heb. עַל. . שֻׁם קָרָא), Act.15:17 (LXX), Jas.2:7 (see. CB on Amo.9:12). __2. Mid. (so also act.; cl., LXX), to call upon, invoke, appeal to (θεόν, θεούς, Hdt., Xen., al.; cf. Deiss., LAE, 426): Καίσαρα (Σεβαστόν, Act.25:25), Act.25:11-12, 21 26:32 28:19; sc. τ. Κύριον Ἰησοῦν, Act.7:59; μάρτυρα (cl.) τ. θεόν, 2Co.1:23; πατέρα, 1Pe.1:17; τ. κύριον, Rom.10:12, 2Ti.2:22; τ. ὄνομα κυρίου (μου, σου; like Heb. יְהוָֹה שֻׁם קָרָא), Act.2:21 (LXX) Act.9:14, 21 22:16, Rom.10:13-14" (LXX) 1Co.1:2 (Cremer, 335, 742).† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 32 NT verses. KJV: appeal (unto), call (on, upon), surname See also: 1 Corinthians 1:2; Acts 15:17; 1 Peter 1:17.

θαδδαιος Thaddaios G2280 "Thaddaeus" Noun-NSM

Thaddaeus was one of Jesus' twelve Apostles, mentioned in Matthew 10:3 and Mark 3:18. He was also known as Lebbaeus, and his name is of Aramaic origin, meaning heart or courage.

Definition: Θαδδαῖος, -ου, ὁ (Aram. תּדִאַי, תַּדַּי), Thaddæus: Mat.10:3, Mrk.3:18 (WH, mg., Λεββαῖος, which see).† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 2 NT verses. KJV: Thaddæus See also: Mark 3:18; Matthew 10:3.

Study Notes — Matthew 10:3

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Context — The Twelve Apostles

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. 2These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John;

3Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;

4Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus. 5These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go onto the road of the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Mark 3:18	Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot,
2	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.
3	Mark 2:14	As He was walking along, He saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax booth. “Follow Me,” He told him, and Levi got up and followed Him.
4	Matthew 9:9	As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax booth. “Follow Me,” He told him, and Matthew got up and followed Him.
5	John 1:43–46	The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.” Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter. 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.” “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip.
6	Luke 6:14–16	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.
7	John 12:21–22	They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and requested of him, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.” Philip relayed this appeal to Andrew, and both of them went and told Jesus.
8	John 20:24–29	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.” Then Jesus said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and look at My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Stop doubting and believe.” Thomas replied, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Because you have seen Me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
9	John 11:16	Then Thomas called Didymus said to his fellow disciples, “Let us also go, so that we may die with Him.”
10	John 21:2	Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together.

Matthew 10:3 Summary

Matthew 10:3 lists more of Jesus' twelve apostles, including Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew the tax collector, James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus. This verse shows us that Jesus chose people from different walks of life to be His followers and to spread His message. Just like Matthew, who was a tax collector, we can all be used by God, no matter what our past is, as seen in Romans 5:8 where God demonstrates His love for us. By looking at the diversity among the apostles, we can learn about the importance of unity and using our unique gifts and backgrounds to serve God and others, as encouraged in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who were the apostles mentioned in Matthew 10:3?

The apostles mentioned in Matthew 10:3 are Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew the tax collector, James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, as listed in the verse. We can learn more about some of these individuals in other parts of the Bible, such as Matthew 9:9-13 where Matthew is called to follow Jesus.

What does it mean that Matthew was a tax collector?

As a tax collector, Matthew would have been responsible for collecting taxes from the Jewish people on behalf of the Roman Empire, which often led to tax collectors being viewed unfavorably. However, Jesus saw something in Matthew and called him to follow Him, demonstrating that anyone can be used by God for His purposes, as seen in Romans 3:23-24 where all have sinned but can be redeemed through faith in Jesus.

Why are the apostles listed in this order?

The order in which the apostles are listed may indicate the groups or pairs they worked with or were associated with, as some were likely closer or had similar ministries, such as Peter and Andrew being brothers, as mentioned in Matthew 10:2. The exact reason for the order is not specified, but it highlights the diversity and different backgrounds of those Jesus chose to be His apostles.

What can we learn from the diversity of the apostles listed in Matthew 10:3?

The diversity among the apostles, including their different occupations and backgrounds, teaches us that God can use anyone, regardless of their past or profession, for His kingdom. This is further emphasized in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, where the body of Christ is compared to a body with many parts, each with its own function, yet all are necessary and valued.

Reflection Questions

How does the calling of Matthew, a tax collector, challenge my own perceptions of who God can use for His purposes?
In what ways can I, like the apostles, be a witness to those around me, regardless of my background or occupation?
What does the listing of the apostles in Matthew 10:3 teach me about the importance of teamwork and unity in ministry?
How can I apply the principle of diversity and unity, as seen among the apostles, to my own relationships and ministry within the church?

Gill's Exposition on Matthew 10:3

Philip and Bartholomew,.... The first of these was called next; his name is a Greek one, which his parents, though Jews, might take from the Greeks that dwelt among them, see John 12:20 mention is made of one R.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Matthew 10:3

Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus; Philip, and Bartholomew.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Matthew 10:3

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Trapp's Commentary on Matthew 10:3

3 Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus; Ver. 3. Bartholomew] This, say some, was that Nathanael, John 1:45-49 He is by Dionysius quoted to have said of divinity, Et magnam esse et minimam (καιπολλην, καιελαχιστην), that it was large in a little room. Ambrose Chircher the Jesuit tells of a tradition they have in China, that one Olo Puen (or Bartholomew) was brought thither from Judea in the clouds, and preached Christianity among them; whereof he left twenty-seven tomes behind him. Sed fides sit penes authorem. But let faith belong to authority. Matthew the publican] See here, as in a mirror, Christ’ s free grace in such a choice, and Matthew’ s true grace in not dissembling his old trade, but shaming himself, that God might be glorified; and thankfully crying out, with Iphicrates, εξοιωνειςοια, from how sinful and shameful to how high and honourable a calling and course of life am I advanced!

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Matthew 10:3

Verse 3. Bartholomew] Many are of opinion that this was Nathanael, mentioned John 1:46, whose name was probably Nathanael bar Talmai, Nathanael, the son of Talmai: here, his own name is repressed, and he is called Bar Talmai, or Bartholomew, from his father. Matthew the publican] The writer of this history. See the preface. James the son of Alpheus] This person was also called Cleopas, or Clopas, Lu 24:18; John 19:25. He had married Mary, sister to the blessed Virgin, John 19:25.

Cambridge Bible on Matthew 10:3

3. Philip, also a Greek name prevalent at the time, partly through the influence of the Macedonian monarchy, whose real founder was Philip, father of Alexander the Great. Lebbζus, Thaddζus, Jude the [son] of James, are all names of one and the same person. He was the son in all probability of a James or Jacob, not, as usually translated, brother of James. The name “Lebbζus” = “courageous” from a Hebrew word signifying “heart.” This Jude or Judas must not be confused with Jude or Judas the “brother” of our Lord; nor must James the son of Alphζus be confused with James the brother of our Lord. The “brethren of the Lord” believed not on Him, and could not have been among His apostles. James and Judas were both common names, and the variety of names seems to have been small at this epoch. According to this theory there are four persons named James—(1) the son of Zebedee, (2) the son of Alphζus, (3) the father of Jude, (4) “The less” or rather “the little,” the brother of the Lord: and three named Judas—(1) the brother of the Lord, (2) the apostle, son of James, (3) Iscariot. Matthew or Levi also was son of an Alphζus, but there is no evidence or hint that he was connected with James son of Alphζus. Bartholomew = son of Tolmai, probably to be identified with Nathanael. (1) St John, who twice mentions the name of Nathanael, never mentions that of Bartholomew; (2) the three Synoptists mention Bartholomew but not Nathanael. (3) Philip is closely connected with Nathanael and also with Bartholomew. (4) Lastly, Nathanael is mentioned with six other disciples as if like them he belonged to the Twelve.

Barnes' Notes on Matthew 10:3

Philip and Bartholomew - These two were probably sent out together. Philip was a native of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. He is not the same as Philip the evangelist, mentioned in Acts 6:5; Acts 21:8.

Whedon's Commentary on Matthew 10:3

3. Philip — Philip was the fifth of the apostles who came from Bethsaida. He was one of the less conspicuous of the twelve. His first acquaintance with the Lord is narrated in the first chapter of John.

Sermons on Matthew 10:3

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	Come Close to Him by Charles E. Cowman	Charles E. Cowman preaches about the importance of seeking close communion with Jesus, drawing from the experience of Peter, John, and James witnessing the transfiguration on the m
	The Place of God in His House by T. Austin-Sparks	T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of God's place in His house, drawing from Isaiah 6:1-7, where Isaiah sees the Lord exalted on His throne. He highlights that true fulfi
	Enemies of World Evangelism by George Verwer	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of taking action and not making excuses when it comes to spreading the word of God. He refers to the story in Mark chapter 1 w
	General Missionary Meeting at Keswick by George Verwer	In this sermon, the preacher focuses on two passages from the Gospel of Mark. The first passage is about Jesus calling Simon, Andrew, James, and John to follow Him and become fishe