1 Compare Mar_3:13-19; Luk_6:12-16. See Luk_9:1.
2 There is some variation in the order of the names, as well as of the
names themselves, in the lists of the twelve apostles, but they are
always found in three groups, headed by Peter, Philip and James, as
follows: Mat_10:2 Mar_3:16 Luk_6:14 Act_1:13... [ Continue Reading ]
23 The mood of the verb is most important here. The Lord is not
telling what would but what may occur. His apostles were frail
mortals, easily discouraged, so He does no more than hint at a
possible failure of their mission. The common version, by ignoring the
subjunctive form of the verbs, has give... [ Continue Reading ]