Matthew 10:1-4·~1 min
The Twelve Apostles
Jesus summons the Twelve and gives them authority over unclean spirits, disease, and sickness. The names are then listed in order, including Judas Iscariot, who later betrays him.
A1nd calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness. 2These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; 3Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.
Section summaryJesus calls his twelve disciples to him and gives them authority over unclean spirits, disease, and sickness. The section then names the apostles one by one, ending with Judas Iscariot, whose betrayal is already in view.
Role in the chapterThis opening movement establishes both the authority and the identity of the messengers before they are sent. The list is concrete, personal, and marked by both calling and coming betrayal.