Luke 6:15 net — Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon who was called the Zealot,

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"Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon who was called the Zealot,"

— Luke 6:15, NET Bible

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Luke 6 — Context

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Choosing the Twelve Apostles Now it was during this time that Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and he spent all night in prayer to God.

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When morning came, he called his disciples and chose twelve of them, whom he also named apostles:

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

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Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon who was called the Zealot,

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Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.

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The Sermon on the Plain Then he came down with them and stood on a level place. And a large number of his disciples had gathered along with a vast multitude from all over Judea, from Jerusalem, and from the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon. They came to hear him and to be healed of their diseases,

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and those who suffered from unclean spirits were cured.

Luke 6:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 6:15 say?
Luke 6:15 in the NET Bible reads: “Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon who was called the Zealot,”
Where is Luke 6:15 in the Bible?
Luke 6:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 6, verse 15.
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 6:15.
What translation should I read Luke 6:15 in?
Luke 6:15 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 6:15?
Luke 6:15 reads (NET): “Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon who was called the Zealot,” 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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