J. J. Van Oosterzee, D. D. Luke 6:13-16 And when it was day, he called to him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;… 1. A source of knowledge. This catalogue fills (1) a brilliant chapter in the history of mankind; (2) a sublime chapter in the history of Jesus; (3) a noteworthy chapter in the history of the Divine government. 2. A support of faith. It witnesses of (1) the truth; (2) the sublimity; (3) the divinity; (4) the imperishableness — of the gospel. 3. A school of life. It displays the image of the (1) condition, (2) intended work, and (3) prerogatives — of the Christian Church even in our days. (J. J. Van Oosterzee, D. D. .) Parallel Verses KJV: And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles; |
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