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Matthew 10:4 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Matthew 10:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 10 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.”
Matthew 10:4 (KJV)
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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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Cross-References for Matthew 10:4
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“who was called Judas Iscariot”
“the son of Simon Iscariot”
“while he was still speaking”
“the son of Alphaeus; Thaddaeus; Simon the Zealot;”
“behold”
“the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot”
“behold”
“It is he to whom I will give this piece of bread when I have dipped it. So when he had dipped the piece of bread”
“who was one of the twelve”
“who was surnamed Iscariot”