Mark 3:18
in Mark 3Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot,
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The same verse in ASV and KJV ▾
ASV
and Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphæus, and Thaddæus, and Simon the Cananæan,
KJV
And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alpheus, and Thaddeus, and Simon the Canaanite,
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This verse in Mark 3
Commentary
9 notes on this verse(ubi sup.) But Thaddæus is the same person, as Luke calls in the Gospel and in the Acts, Jude of James, for he was the brother of James, the brother of the Lord, as he himself has written in his Epistle. There follows, And Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him. He has added this by way of distinction from Simon Peter, and Jude the brother of James.
This site's exposition
Simon he surnamed Peter
on Mark 3:16-19
Simon he surnamed Peter opens the roll of names, rock, a surname that anchors Peter's role at Caesarea Philippi and beyond, and James and John receive Boanerges, sons of thunder, Mark keeping the actual Aramaic Jesus gave them. The list runs to twelve ordinary men, among them Matthew, the tax collector church tradition identifies with Levi called in chapter 2, and a Simon distinguished as the Canaanite, a term marking zealot sympathies rather than a place name. Judas Iscariot is named last, as in every Gospel list, and marked at once as the one which also betrayed him, the betrayal foretold even at his appointment. The bench reads the sober list of names, unpolished and human, as the true material Jesus builds his church from.
The record, by era
The Medieval Church4 voices
(ubi sup.) We must connect this with what went before, He goeth up into a mountain, and calleth. For Andrew is a Greek name, which means 'manly,' from ἀνὴδ, that is, man, for he manfully adhered to the Lord. There follows, And Philip.
We must not pass over the fact that Matthew had two names, for he was also called Levi, and that name too bears witness to the grace granted to him. Levi means "added" or "taken up," signifying that he was "taken up" through being chosen …
And Andrew, who manfully does violence to perdition, so that he had ever ready within him his own death, to give as an answer, and his soul was ever in his hands. (1 Pet. 3:15. Ps. 119:109. Bede ubi sup.) Or, 'the mouth of a lamp,' that is, one who can throw light by his mouth upon what he has conceived in his heart, to whom the Lord gave the opening of a mouth, which diffused light. We know that this mode of speaking belongs to holy Scripture; for Hebrew names are put down in order to intimate a mystery. There follows: And Bartholomew, which means, the son of him who suspends the waters; of him, that is, who said, I will also command the clouds that they rain no rain upon it. (Is. 5:6) But the name of son of God is obtained by peace and loving one's enemy; for, Blessed are the peacemakers, for they are the sons of God. (Matt. 5:9, 44, 45) And, Love your enemies, that ye may be the sons of God. There follows: And Matthew, that is, 'given,' to whom it is given by the Lord, not only to obtain remission of sins, but to be enrolled in the number of the Apostles. And Thomas, which means, 'abyss;' for men who have knowledge by the power of God, put forward many deep things. It goes on: And James the son of Alphæus, that is, of 'the learned' or 'the thousandth,' (Ps. 91:7) beside whom a thousand will fall. This other James is he, whose wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual wickedness. (Eph. 6:12) There follows, And Thaddæus, that is, 'corculum,' (qu. cordis cultor) which means 'he who guards the heart,' one who keeps his heart in all watchfulness. But Simon is interpreted, 'laying aside sorrow;' for blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted. (Matt. 5:4) And he is called Canaanite, that is, Zealot, because the zeal of the Lord ate him up.
And Andrew and Philip and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas. Andrew is a Greek name, and it means manly, from the fact that in Greek, a man is called Ἀνήρ. This name is most fittingly adorned for him who, upon John's preaching, promptly ensured he …
The Puritans and the Awakening1 voice
And Andrew,.... The brother of Peter; and Philip, who was of Bethsaida; and Bartholomew, whom Dr. Lightfoot thinks is the same with Nathaniel: the name may be the same with בר תלמיון, "Bar Talmion", with the Jews (y); See Gill on Mat 10:
2 more voices on this verse
The Nineteenth Century2 voices
A commentator
J.C. Ryle1816–1900
Expository Thoughts on the Gospels: Mark (lightly modernized text, Grace Gems edition) (1857)
The beginning of this passage describes the appointment of the twelve apostles. It is an event in our Lord's earthly ministry, which should always be read with deep interest. What a vast amount of benefit these few men have conferred on the world! The names of a few Jewish fishermen are known and loved by millions all over the globe, while the names of many kings and rich men are lost and forgotten. It is they who do good to souls who are had "in everlasting remembrance." (Psalm 112:6.)
A commentator
J.C. Ryle1816–1900
Expository Thoughts on the Gospels: Mark (lightly modernized text, Grace Gems edition) (1857)
proposed
The beginning of this passage describes the appointment of the twelve apostles. It is an event in our Lord's earthly ministry, which should always be read with deep interest. What a vast amount of benefit these few men have conferred on the world! The names of a few Jewish fishermen are known and loved by millions all over the globe, while the names of many kings and rich men are lost and forgotten. It is they who do good to souls who are had "in everlasting remembrance." (Psalm 112:6.) Let us notice in these verses, how many of the twelve who are here named, had been called to be disciples before they were ordained apostles . There are six, at least, out of the number, whose first call to follow Christ is specially recorded. These six are Peter and Andrew, James and John, Philip and Matthew. In short, there can be little doubt that eleven of our Lord's apostles were converted before they were ordained. It ought to be the same with all ministers of the Gospel. They ought to be men who have been first called by the Spirit, before they are set apart for the great work of teaching others. The rule should be the same with them as with the apostles — "first converted, then ordained." It is impossible to overrate the importance of this to the interests of true religion. Bishops and presbyteries can never be too strict and particular in the enquiries they make about the spiritual character of candidates for orders. An unconverted minister is utterly unfit for his office. How can he speak experimentally of that grace which he has never tasted himself? How can he commend that Savior to his people whom he himself only knows by name? How can he urge on souls the need of that conversion and new birth, which he himself has not experienced?
The words behind it
21 Greek wordsEvery Greek word of this verse in the order it stands, with what it means and the door to its own study. The last column counts the times a word stands in the whole Bible: the rarer the word, the more the places it appears belong together.
| Greek | Sound | Meaning | Word study | In the Bible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| καὶ | kai | and | G2532 → | 9120 times |
| Ἀνδρέαν | andrean | Andrew | G406 → | 13 times |
| καὶ | kai | and | G2532 → | 9120 times |
| Φίλιππον | philippon | Philip | G5376 → | 36 times |
| καὶ | kai | and | G2532 → | 9120 times |
| Βαρθολομαῖον | bartholomaion | Bartholomew | G918 → | |
| καὶ | kai | and | G2532 → | 9120 times |
| Μαθθαῖον | maththaion | Matthew | G3156 → | |
| καὶ | kai | and | G2532 → | 9120 times |
| Θωμᾶν | thoman | Thomas | G2381 → | |
| καὶ | kai | and | G2532 → | 9120 times |
| Ἰάκωβον | iakobon | James | G2385 → | 42 times |
| τὸν | ton | the [son] | G3588 → | 19766 times |
| τοῦ | tou | <the> | G3588 → | 19766 times |
| Ἁλφαίου | halphaiou | of Alphaeus | G256 → | |
| καὶ | kai | and | G2532 → | 9120 times |
| Θαδδαῖον | thaddaion | Thaddaeus | G2280 → | |
| καὶ | kai | and | G2532 → | 9120 times |
| Σίμωνα | simona | Simon | G4613 → | 75 times |
| τὸν | ton | the | G3588 → | 19766 times |
| Καναναῖον | kananaion | Zealot | G2581 → |
καὶand
kaiG2532 →9120 times
ἈνδρέανAndrew
andreanG406 →13 times
καὶand
kaiG2532 →9120 times
ΦίλιππονPhilip
philipponG5376 →36 times
καὶand
kaiG2532 →9120 times
ΒαρθολομαῖονBartholomew
bartholomaionG918 →
καὶand
kaiG2532 →9120 times
ΜαθθαῖονMatthew
maththaionG3156 →
καὶand
kaiG2532 →9120 times
ΘωμᾶνThomas
thomanG2381 →
καὶand
kaiG2532 →9120 times
ἸάκωβονJames
iakobonG2385 →42 times
τὸνthe [son]
tonG3588 →19766 times
τοῦ<the>
touG3588 →19766 times
Ἁλφαίουof Alphaeus
halphaiouG256 →
καὶand
kaiG2532 →9120 times
ΘαδδαῖονThaddaeus
thaddaionG2280 →
καὶand
kaiG2532 →9120 times
ΣίμωναSimon
simonaG4613 →75 times
τὸνthe
tonG3588 →19766 times
ΚαναναῖονZealot
kananaionG2581 →
A shaded row is a word that stands 400 times or fewer in the Bible.
The walk
8 stopsEach card is a verse this one points to, and under it the verses that one points to in turn. Where several paths arrive at the same place, that place is listed first: the text keeps returning to it.
Through
James 1:1James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion: Greetings.
it leads to
- Ezekiel 12:15
And they will know that I am the LORD, when I disperse them among the nations and scatter them throughout the countries.
- 1 Peter 1:1
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the elect who are exiles of the Dispersion throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, chosen
- John 7:35
At this, the Jews said to one another, “Where does He intend to go that we will not find Him? Will He go where the Jews are dispersed among the Greeks, and teach the…
- Acts 8:1
And Saul was there, giving approval to Stephen’s death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.
- Acts 26:7
the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to realize as they earnestly serve God day and night. It is because of this hope, O king, that I am accused by the Jews.
- Ezekiel 12:15
Through
Matthew 9:9As 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.
it leads to
- Luke 5:27–38
After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the tax booth. “Follow Me,” He told him,
- Mark 2:14–22
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.
- Luke 5:27–38
Through
Matthew 13:55“Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t His mother’s name Mary, and aren’t His brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas?
it leads to
- John 6:42
They were asking, “Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How then can He say, ‘I have come down from heaven?’”
- John 6:42
Where this verse is studied
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About Mark
Who and where
3 names in this verse with a page on the site.
- PersonPhilipA disciple from Bethsaida who brought Nathanael to Jesus and asked "Show us the Father" (John 1:43-46; 14:8).
- PersonAndrewSimon Peter's brother, first a disciple of the Baptist; he brought Peter to Jesus and found the boy with the loaves (John 1:40; 6:…
- PersonThomasThe disciple who doubted until he saw, then made the Gospel's highest confession: "My Lord and my God" (John 20:28).
This page draws on Bede, Catena Aurea by Aquinas; Bede, Homilies on the Gospels 1.21; Bede, On the Gospel of Mark; J.C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels: Mark (lightly modernized text, Grace Gems edition); John Gill, Exposition of the New Testament (1746-1748); John Lightfoot, Horae Hebraicae et Talmudicae; Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible and Pseudo-Jerome, Catena Aurea by Aquinas.