Matthew 10:2

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

These are the names of the twelve apostles: First, Simon, also called Peter, and Andrew, his brother; James, son of Zebedee, and John, his brother;

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Τῶν δὲ δώδεκα ἀποστόλων τὰ ὀνόματά ἐστιν ταῦτα· Πρῶτος, Σίμων, ὁ λεγόμενος Πέτρος, καὶ Ἀνδρέας ὁ ἀδελφὸς αὐτοῦ· Ἰάκωβος ὁ τοῦ Ζεβεδαίου, καὶ Ἰωάννης ὁ ἀδελφὸς αὐτοῦ·

Transliteration

Of-the de twelve apostolōn the onomata estin these: First, Simōn, the one legomenos Petros, and Andreas the adelphos of-him; Iakōbos the (son) of-the Zebedaiou, and Iōannēs the adelphos of-him;

Grammar Details

• *de*: postpositive particle - and/but/now
• *apostolōn*: genitive masculine plural - apostles/sent ones
• *onomata*: nominative neuter plural - names
• *estin*: present active indicative, 3rd singular - is/are
• *legomenos*: present passive participle, nominative masculine singular - being called/named
• *adelphos*: nominative masculine singular - brother

Word Meanings

• *apostolōn*: apostles/sent ones/messengers
• *onomata*: names/titles
• *legomenos*: being called/named/said to be
• *adelphos*: brother/fellow believer

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the [son] of Zebedee, and John his brother;

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  The names of the.xii. Apostles are these. The fyrst Simon called also Peter: and Andrew his brother. Iames the sonne of zebede aud Ihon his brother.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  The names of the xii. Apostels are these: The fyrst, Simon called Peter: & Andrew his brother.Iames the sonne of Zebede, and Ihon his brother.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  Nowe the names of the twelue Apostles are these. The first is Simon, called Peter, and Andrewe his brother: Iames the sonne of Zebedeus, and Iohn his brother.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  The names of the twelue Apostles are these. The first, Simon, whiche is called Peter, and Andrewe his brother, Iames, the sonne of Zebedee, & Iohn his brother,

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James [the son] of Zebedee, and John his brother;

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  Now the names of the twelve apostles are these. The first, Simon, who is called Peter; Andrew, his brother; James the son of Zebedee; John, his brother;

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  And of the twelve apostles the names are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James of Zebedee, and John his brother;

• American Standard Version (1901)

  Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the `son' of Zebedee, and John his brother;

• American Standard Version (1901)

  Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the [son] of Zebedee, and John his brother;

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  Now the names of the twelve are these: The first, Simon, who is named Peter, and Andrew, his brother; James, the son of Zebedee, and John, his brother;

• World English Bible (2000)

  Now the names of the twelve apostles are these. The first, Simon, who is called Peter; Andrew, his brother; James the son of Zebedee; John, his brother;

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  Now these are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon(called Peter), and Andrew his brother; James son of Zebedee and John his brother;

Referenced Verses

• Matt 4:18 : 18 While walking by the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon (called Peter) and Andrew, his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.
• Matt 4:21 : 21 Going on from there, He saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and He called them.
• Acts 1:13 : 13 When they arrived, they went upstairs to the upper room where they were staying—Peter, James, John, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James.
• Acts 1:26 : 26 Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles.
• Acts 3:1 : 1 Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer, the ninth hour.
• Acts 12:2 : 2 He executed James, the brother of John, with the sword.
• 1 Cor 15:7 : 7 Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles.
• Eph 4:11 : 11 And he himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors, and teachers,
• Heb 3:1 : 1 Therefore, holy brothers and sisters who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest whom we confess.
• 1 Pet 1:1 : 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the chosen exiles scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
• 2 Pet 1:1 : 1 Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained a faith of equal value with ours through the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ:
• 1 John 1:3-4 : 3 what we have seen and heard we declare to you, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And truly, our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ. 4 We write these things to you so that your joy may be fully complete.
• 2 John 1:1 : 1 The elder to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in truth—and not only I, but also all who have come to know the truth.
• 3 John 1:1 : 1 The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth.
• Rev 1:1 : 1 The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John.
• Rev 1:9 : 9 I, John, your brother and companion in the tribulation, kingdom, and perseverance in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus.
• Rev 18:20 : 20 Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints, apostles, and prophets, because God has pronounced your judgment against her!
• Rev 22:8 : 8 I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I heard and saw them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who showed them to me.
• Matt 16:16-18 : 16 Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." 17 Jesus replied, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. 18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.
• Matt 17:1 : 1 After six days, Jesus took Peter, James, and John, the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves.
• Matt 20:20 : 20 Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came to him with her sons, kneeling before him and asking something from him.
• Matt 26:37 : 37 Taking Peter and the two sons of Zebedee with Him, He began to be sorrowful and troubled.
• Mark 1:16-17 : 16 As Jesus was walking along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew, Simon's brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 17 Jesus said to them, 'Come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of people.'
• Mark 1:29 : 29 As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the house of Simon and Andrew.
• Mark 3:16-19 : 16 He gave Simon the name Peter. 17 James son of Zebedee and John, the brother of James (He gave them the name Boanerges, which means Sons of Thunder). 18 Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, 19 and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed Him.
• Mark 13:3 : 3 While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked Him privately,
• Luke 5:10 : 10 And so were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were Simon's partners. Then Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid. From now on, you will fish for people."
• Luke 6:13-16 : 13 When morning came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also named apostles. 14 Simon, whom He also named Peter, and Andrew his brother, James, and John, Philip, and Bartholomew, 15 Matthew and Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, and Simon who was called the Zealot, 16 Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.
• Luke 9:10 : 10 When the apostles returned, they reported to Jesus what they had done. Then he took them with him and withdrew privately to a town called Bethsaida.
• Luke 11:49 : 49 Because of this, the wisdom of God said, 'I will send them prophets and apostles; some they will kill, and others they will persecute.'
• Luke 22:8 : 8 Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, "Go and prepare the Passover meal for us to eat."
• Luke 22:14 : 14 When the hour came, Jesus reclined at the table, and the apostles were with him.
• John 1:40-42 : 40 Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of the two who had heard John's testimony and followed Jesus. 41 He first found his own brother Simon and said to him, 'We have found the Messiah' (which means Christ). 42 Then he brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, 'You are Simon son of Jonah. You will be called Cephas' (which when translated is Peter).
• John 6:8 : 8 One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to him,
• John 12:22 : 22 Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus.
• John 13:23 : 23 One of His disciples, the one Jesus loved, was reclining close beside Him.
• John 20:2 : 2 So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and she said to them, 'They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have put him.'
• John 21:2 : 2 Simon Peter, Thomas (called the Twin), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together.
• John 21:20 : 20 Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them. This was the one who had leaned against Jesus at the supper and asked, 'Lord, who is going to betray you?'
• John 21:24 : 24 This is the disciple who is testifying about these things and who wrote them down, and we know that his testimony is true.