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Luke 6:13

What does Luke 6:13 mean?

A plain-English look at Luke 6:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Luke 6:13 means

When day came, Jesus called His disciples to Him and from among them, He chose twelve men, whom He specifically designated as "apostles." The term "apostle" signifies one who is sent forth with a specific commission and authority. This selection was a pivotal moment in the establishment of His earthly ministry, as these twelve would be His closest companions, witnesses to His works, recipients of His teachings, and ultimately, foundational leaders of the early church, sent out to proclaim His gospel.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And the day came and, turning to his disciples, he made a selection from among them of twelve, to whom he gave the name of Apostles;

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and when it became day, he called near his disciples, and having chosen from them twelve, whom also he named apostles,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And when day was come, he called unto him his disciples: and he chose twelve of them (whom also he named apostles):

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And when it was day he called his disciples, and having chosen out twelve from them, whom also he named apostles:

Context

This verse details the direct outcome of Jesus' all-night prayer: the selection of the twelve apostles. This event marks a significant organizational step in His ministry, establishing the core leadership group who would carry on His work. This divinely guided choice immediately follows His intense prayer, underscoring the spiritual importance of their mission and their role in the expanding Kingdom of God.

v.12And it came to pass in these days, that he went out into the mountain to pray; and he continued all night in prayer to God.

v.13This passage

v.14Simon, whom he also named Peter, and Andrew his brother, and James and John, and Philip and Bartholomew,

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Peter 3:2

    that ye should remember the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and the commandment of the Lord and Saviour through your apostles:

  • Revelation 21:14

    And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.

  • Revelation 12:1

    And a great sign was seen in heaven: a woman arrayed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars;

  • Acts 1:13

    And when they were come in, they went up into the upper chamber, where they were abiding; both Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphæus, and Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James.

  • Mark 3:13

    And he goeth up into the mountain, and calleth unto him whom he himself would; and they went unto him.

  • Ephesians 2:20

    being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief corner stone;

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