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Jesus Christ’s chosen companions, whom he called and trained to carry on his mission after his death and resurrection.
Their names Mt 10:1-4 pp Mk 3:14-19 See also Lk 6:12-16; Ac 1:12-13
Their selection was preceded by prayer Lk 6:12-13
As Jesus Christ’s companions, they were to share in his mission Mk 3:14-15; Mk 6:7-13 pp Mt 10:1 pp Mt 10:9-14 pp Lk 9:1-6; Lk 8:1
Jesus Christ promised them authority at the final judgment Mt 19:28 pp Lk 22:30
Mt 28:16; Mk 16:14; Lk 24:9,33; Ac 2:14
The Eleven became the Twelve again with the election of Matthias Ac 1:26
The twelve tribes of Israel Ge 49:28; Eze 47:13; Mt 19:28 pp Lk 22:30 Twelve symbolises completeness and is associated with the rule of God.
1654 | numbers, 11-99 |
2354 | Christ, mission |
2555 | Christ, resurrection appearances |
6620 | calling |
7024 | church, nature of |
7239 | Jerusalem |
7266 | tribes of Israel |
7470 | temple, significance |
7620 | disciples |
7706 | apostles |
7948 | mission |