Luke 6:13. His disciples. In the wider sense; from this larger company the Twelve were chosen.

Apostles. The name was probably given at this time. He intended to send them forth, although the actual sending forth did not take place until after some training. It was in keeping with such training that the name should be given first, to keep the future duty before them. See on Matthew 3:14.

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