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# the twelve, the eleven #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "the twelve" refers to the twelve men that Jesus chose to be his closest disciples, or apostles. After Judas killed himself, they were called "the eleven."
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* Jesus had many other disciples, but the title "the twelve" distinguished those who were apparently closest to Jesus.
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* The names of these twelve disciples are listed in Matthew 10, Mark 3, and Luke 6.
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* Some time after Jesus had returned to heaven, "the eleven" chose a disciple named Matthias to take Judas' place. Then they were called "the twelve" again.
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## Translation Suggestions: ##
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* For many languages it may be clearer or more natural to add the noun and say, "the twelve apostles" or "Jesus' twelve closest disciples."
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* "The eleven" could also be translated as "Jesus' eleven remaining disciples."
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* Some translations may prefer to use a capital letter to show that it was used as a title, as in "the Twelve" and "the Eleven."
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(See also: [apostle](../kt/apostle.md), [disciple](../kt/disciple.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Corinthians 15:5-7](rc://en/tn/help/1co/15/05)
* [Acts 06:2-4](rc://en/tn/help/act/06/02)
* [Luke 09:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/luk/09/01)
* [Luke 18:31-33](rc://en/tn/help/luk/18/31)
* [Mark 10:32-34](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/10/32)
* [Matthew 10:5-7](rc://en/tn/help/mat/10/05)
## Word Data:##
* Strong's: G1427, G1733