Mark 3:18
And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Canaanite,
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 21
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
3 of 21
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Φίλιππον
Philip
G5376
Φίλιππον
Philip
Strong's:
G5376
Word #:
4 of 21
fond of horses; philippus, the name of four israelites
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
5 of 21
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Βαρθολομαῖον
Bartholomew
G918
Βαρθολομαῖον
Bartholomew
Strong's:
G918
Word #:
6 of 21
son of tolmai; bar-tholomaeus, a christian apostle
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
7 of 21
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Ματθαῖον,
Matthew
G3156
Ματθαῖον,
Matthew
Strong's:
G3156
Word #:
8 of 21
matthaeus (i.e., matthitjah), an israelite and a christian
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
9 of 21
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
11 of 21
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τὸν
the son
G3588
τὸν
the son
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
13 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τὸν
the son
G3588
τὸν
the son
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
14 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
16 of 21
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
18 of 21
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Cross References
Acts 1:13And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.Mark 2:14And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him.Matthew 9:9And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.James 1:1James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.
Historical Context
The apostolic band reflected first-century diversity. Matthew (tax collector) collaborated with Rome; Simon (Zealot) opposed occupation—natural enemies united in Christ. Philip and Andrew had Greek names, suggesting Hellenistic influence. Little is known about several apostles—their obscurity demonstrates faithful service matters more than fame. Church tradition assigns missionary activity: Thomas to India, Philip to Asia Minor, etc.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the Twelve's diversity challenge you to pursue gospel unity with different believers?
- What does inclusion of political enemies (Matthew and Simon) teach about Christ's reconciling power?
- How does obscurity of several apostles encourage faithful service without recognition?
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Analysis & Commentary
This verse lists remaining apostles: Andrew (Peter's brother), Philip, Bartholomew (likely Nathanael), Matthew (Levi), Thomas (Didymus), James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus (Judas son of James), Simon the Canaanite (Zealot). This diverse group included fishermen, tax collector, political revolutionary, skeptic—unlikely teammates united by Christ's call. Reformed theology emphasizes God's sovereign election transcends human qualifications and unites diverse individuals. The Twelve's diversity foreshadows church's universal composition.