Dictionary of Bible Themes Jesus Christ's chosen companions, whom he called and trained to carry on his mission after his death and resurrection. Matthew 10:1-4The calling of the Twelve Their names See also Luke 6:12-16pp Mk 3:14-19 Acts 1:12-13Luke 6:12-13 Their selection was preceded by prayer Mark 3:14-15; 6:7-13As Jesus Christ's companions, they were to share in his mission pp Mt 10:1 Luke 8:1pp Mt 10:9-14 pp Lk 9:1-6 Matthew 19:28Jesus Christ promised them authority at the final judgment pp Lk 22:30 Matthew 28:16After Judas' death the Twelve became the Eleven Mark 16:14Luke 24:9,33 Acts 2:14 Acts 1:26 The Eleven became the Twelve again with the election of Matthias Acts 6:2-3The ministry of the Twelve after the resurrection supplemented by the appointment of deacons Genesis 49:28The symbolic significance of the Twelve Ezekiel 47:13The twelve tribes of Israel Matthew 19:28See also pp Lk 22:30 Twelve symbolises completeness and is associated with the rule of God. 1656 numbers, combinations2354 Christ, mission 2555 Jesus Christ, resurrection appearances of 6620 calling 7025 church, unity 7240 Jerusalem, history 7269 Zion 7471 temples, heathen 7620 disciples 7706 apostles 7948 mission |
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