Luke 6:13 kjva — And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;"

— Luke 6:13, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Luke 6 — Context

10

And looking round about upon them all, he said unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other.

11

And they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus.

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And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.

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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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Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,

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Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon called Zelotes,

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And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor.

Luke 6:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 6:13 say?
Luke 6:13 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;”
Where is Luke 6:13 in the Bible?
Luke 6:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 6, verse 13.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 6:13.
What translation should I read Luke 6:13 in?
Luke 6:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 6:13?
Luke 6:13 reads (KJVA): “And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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