Choosing of the Twelve Apostles
After a night of prayer, Jesus selects twelve from his disciples to be apostles, giving them authority to preach and cast out demons.
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Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain.
The apostle lists differ slightly across the Synoptics, particularly the name "Thaddaeus" (Matthew/Mark) versus "Judas son of James" (Luke), likely the same person known by two names. The order within the lists also varies, though Peter is always first and Judas Iscariot always last.
Lists the Twelve as part of the mission discourse.
Emphasizes Jesus appointing them "to be with him" and to be sent out.
Notes Jesus spent the entire night in prayer before choosing.
The bulk of Jesus's public work centered in Galilee: calling of the Twelve, the Sermon on the Mount, parables, miracles, and growing opposition.
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