Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;
Here are the names of Jesus's twelve main guys: First up, Simon (who everyone calls Peter) and his brother Andrew; then James and his brother John, their dad was Zebedee.
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📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, written in the first century AD, Jesus is in the midst of his public ministry in Galilee, selecting and commissioning his closest followers to spread his teachings. This verse lists the names of the twelve apostles, starting with Simon Peter and his brother Andrew, then James and John, who were ordinary fishermen called directly by Jesus. This group represents the foundation of the early church, chosen from everyday people to witness and proclaim the kingdom of God.
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