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Matthew 10:4 Cross-References

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Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.

Matthew 10:4 (KJV)

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Simondisciple of the Messiah (MAT 10:4), the zealot
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Judasdisciple of the Messiah (MAT 10:4) who betrayed Him (MAT 10:4)

Commentary on Matthew 10:4

The list concludes ominously: 'Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him' (Σιμων ο Κανανιτης και Ιουδας Ισκαριωτης ο και παραδους αυτον). 'Canaanite' likely means Zealot (Luke 6:15), identifying Simon with the revolutionary movement seeking Rome's overthrow. The Twelve included both tax collector (Matthew, collaborator with Rome) and Zealot (Simon, Rome's enemy)—Jesus reconciles enemies in one community. Judas's identification as 'who also betrayed him' casts shadow over the list. Matthew writes after the betrayal, knowing how the story ends. That Jesus chose His own betra...

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