Mark 3:18
And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alpheus, and Thaddeus, and Simon the Canaanite,
Cross-reference
Mark 2:14 identifies Matthew as Levi son of Alphaeus, a tax collector called by Jesus — linking his apostolic name to his former life.
Mark 1:16 describes the call of Simon and Andrew, the same disciples listed here, showing their earlier calling.
Matthew 9:9 gives Matthew's own account of his calling as a tax collector — confirming the identity of the apostle listed here.
John 20:24-29 records Thomas's doubt and later belief — the most famous episode of this apostle's life.
Matthew 10:3 lists the twelve apostles in parallel, including James son of Alphaeus and Thaddaeus, directly matching this verse.
Luke 5:27-29 recounts Levi/Matthew's calling and the banquet he hosted — adding detail to the apostle's background.
Luke 6:15 is the parallel list of the twelve apostles, naming Matthew and Thomas in the same order — confirming the roster.
Luke 6:16 gives a parallel list of the twelve, naming 'Judas son of James' instead of Thaddaeus — likely the same apostle under a different name.
John 1:40 identifies Andrew as one who followed Jesus — the same Andrew listed among the twelve apostles in Mark 3:18.
John 1:43-45 recounts Philip's calling and his identification of Nathanael (Bartholomew), linking the list to their first encounter.
John 14:22 records a question from Judas (not Iscariot), traditionally identified with Thaddaeus listed here — a specific episode involving this apostle.
John 11:16 shows Thomas's courageous loyalty — 'Let us also go, that we may die with him' — revealing his character.
Matthew 10:2 also lists Matthew among the twelve apostles, confirming his inclusion in the apostolic group.
Matthew 10:3 lists the same apostles, including Philip and Bartholomew, corroborating the names.
Acts 1:13 repeats the list after the resurrection, confirming Philip, Thomas, and others remained together.
Galatians 1:19 identifies James the Lord's brother as an apostle, possibly the same as James son of Alphaeus here — a debated identification.
In John 6:8, Andrew points out the boy with barley loaves, revealing his practical role among the apostles listed here.
John 21:2 lists Thomas among the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias — showing his presence at another resurrection event.
John 1:44 identifies Philip's hometown as Bethsaida, providing additional background on this apostle.