Luke 6:13

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

Cross-references

Luke 22:30 Related theme

Luke 22:30 promises the twelve chosen here will eat at Jesus' table and judge Israel's tribes in his kingdom.

Luke 9:2 Parallel

In Luke 9:2, Jesus sends out the twelve to proclaim the kingdom and heal, continuing the mission begun with their selection.

Luke 9:1 Parallel

In Luke 9:1, Jesus gives the twelve chosen here power and authority over demons and diseases, commissioning them for ministry.

Matthew 10:1-4 lists the twelve apostles by name, a parallel account of their selection by Jesus.

Revelation 21:14 reveals the twelve apostles as foundations of the New Jerusalem — the same twelve Jesus chooses here.

Ephesians 2:20 Related theme

Ephesians 2:20 reveals these apostles as the foundation of the church, with Christ the cornerstone.

Mark 6:7 Parallel

In Mark 6:7, Jesus sends out the twelve two by two with authority, following their appointment here.

Mark 3:13-19 provides another account of Jesus calling and naming the twelve apostles.

Matthew 19:28 Related theme

Matthew 19:28 promises the twelve will sit on twelve thrones judging Israel, a future role for those selected here.

John 6:70 Allusion

In John 6:70, Jesus refers to having chosen the Twelve, directly recalling the selection recorded here.

John 15:16 Parallel

In John 15:16, Jesus emphasizes His sovereign choice of the disciples, echoing the appointment of the Twelve here.

Acts 1:2 Allusion

In Acts 1:2, Luke mentions the apostles Jesus had chosen, directly referencing this selection event.

Acts 1:13 Parallel

In Acts 1:13, the same list of apostles appears after Judas's departure, continuing the roster from here.

Acts 1:24 Parallel

In Acts 1:24, the disciples pray for God to choose a replacement, mirroring the divine selection of the Twelve here.

Matthew 10:2 lists the twelve apostles by name — the same group chosen here in Luke.

Matthew 9:38 urges prayer for harvest laborers — Jesus then chooses the apostles as those laborers.

In 1 Corinthians 1:1, Paul describes being called as an apostle, paralleling the divine calling of the Twelve here.

Ephesians 4:11 Related theme

Ephesians 4:11 lists apostles as a gift from Christ — the office originates from this selection.

Hebrews 3:1 Parallel

Hebrews 3:1 calls Jesus 'the apostle' — the sent one who then sends these apostles.

2 Peter 3:2 Parallel

2 Peter 3:2 credits apostles as the channel of the Lord's commandment — their authority comes from this choosing.