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Luke 6:13

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 6:13 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And when it was day, he called his disciples; and he chose from them twelve, whom also he named apostles:” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And when it was day, he called his disciples; and he chose from them twelve, whom also he named apostles:
Luke 6:13 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10And he looked round about on them all, and said unto him, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did [so]: and his hand was restored.
11But they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus.
12And it came to pass in these days, that he went out into the mountain to pray; and he continued all night in prayer to God.
13And when it was day, he called his disciples; and he chose from them twelve, whom also he named apostles:
14Simon, whom he also named Peter, and Andrew his brother, and James and John, and Philip and Bartholomew,
15and Matthew and Thomas, and James [the son] of Alphaeus, and Simon who was called the Zealot,
16and Judas [the son] of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor;
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And when it was day, etc.] Or morning; having spent the whole night in prayer to God, no doubt for his disciples, whom he was about to send forth as his apostles, to preach his Gospel, and work miracles, and for their success therein: he called unto him his disciples; the whole company of them, as in (<420617>Luke 6:17) all that were his followers, and professed to believe in him, or as many as he pleased; (see <410313>Mark 3:13). And of them he chose twelve; and ordained them, and sent them out to preach, heal sicknesses, and cast out devils: whom he also named apostles; or “messengers”, from their being sent by him on such important business; and their names are as follow.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“(See on Mat 10:2-4.)”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 10:1-4. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Mat 10:2; Mar 3:14; Act 1:13. Luke 6:15”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“6:13 Disciples were students and followers; apostles were specially commissioned representatives. • The number twelve symbolically represents the twelve tribes of Israel. The apostles represented the restored people of God.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“when: Luk 9:1, Luk 9:2; Mat 9:36-38, Mat 10:1-4; Mar 3:13-19, Mar 6:7 twelve: Luk 22:30; Mat 19:28; Rev 12:1, Rev 21:14 apostles: Luk 11:49; Eph 2:20, Eph 4:11; Heb 3:1; Pe2 3:2; Rev 18:20 Luke 6:14”
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