Matthew 10:3Philip; Bartholomew; Thomas; Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus; Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;
The setting
Galilee, Israel, ~29 AD. The list continues with lesser-known disciples, each bringing unique backgrounds...
The emotion here: humble gratitude as Matthew includes himself among the chosen despite his shameful profession
The original word
telōnēs (τελώνης) — tax collector, a despised profession working for Rome against fellow Jews
Why it matters
Bartholomew is likely the same person as Nathanael, showing how people went by different names in different contexts
Read with care
What most readers miss in Matthew 10:3
Thomas, famous for doubting, is listed here simply as Thomas — his questioning nature wasn't yet revealed
Common misconceptionPeople focus on the famous names and miss that half these men are barely mentioned again. God uses ordinary people for extraordinary purposes, not just the superstars.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Matthew 10:3
Bible Genome reading
Matthew 10:3 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Matthew 10:3 comes from the book of Matthew, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Matthew. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 25% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the genealogy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include discipleship, identity. Notable phrases: Matthew the tax collector; Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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