Mat 10:2 | NET2full | STEP | Now these are the names of the 12 apostles: first , Simon ( called Peter) , and Andrew his brother; James son of Zebedee and John his brother;

‏ Matthew 10:2

2 Now these are the names of the 12 apostles: ^{▼▼sn The term apostles is rare in the gospels, found only here, Mark 3:14, and six more times in Luke (6:13; 9:10; 11:49; 17:5; 22:14; 24:10).} first, Simon ^{▼▼sn In the various lists of the 12, Simon (that is, Peter) is always mentioned first (see also Mark 3:16-19; Luke 6:13-16; Acts 1:13) and the first four individuals listed are always the same, although not in the same order following Peter.} (called Peter), and Andrew his brother; James son of Zebedee and John his brother;