13 And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him. Ver. 13. And calleth unto him whom he would ] Nec volentis, nec volantis, sed Dei miserentis, as a nobleman, after Paul gave it for his motto. It is not in him that willeth, nor in him that runneth, though he run as fast as a bird can fly; but in God that showeth mercy. read more
Matthew 10:1-Numbers :, Luke 6:12-Nehemiah : Reciprocal: Matthew 5:1 - he went Mark 6:7 - the twelve Luke 6:13 - when Luke 9:1 - he read more
And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him.He calleth whom he would — With regard to the eternal states of men, God always acts as just and merciful. But with regard to numberless other things, he seems to us to act as a mere sovereign. Luke 6:12 read more
13. Calleth… whom he would From the multitude before him at the mount he names and selects which he pleases. He chose them, not they him. Yet he chose with discerning power, knowing their character and state of heart. They came unto him He named those who became his twelve, and from the crowd each one stepped forth. read more
§ 35. JESUS WITHDRAWS TO A MOUNTAIN; THE TWELVE CHOSEN, Mark 3:13-19 . (See notes on Matthew 10:2-4.) read more
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The Biblical Illustrator - Mark 3:13-21
Mark 3:13-21And He ordained twelve, that they should be with Him.This was the third stage in the preparation of the disciples for the apostolateA certain number had been admitted at the beginning to terms of intimacy and friendship with Jesus. Then they had left their secular calling for a time to attend upon Him. And now the final step must be taken, and a selection made of such as would give themselves wholly to the work, and go no more back to the world. The twelve apostles are divided by... read more