3. Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew the tax collector, James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus were also apostles.
4. The others were Simon, known as the Eager One, and Judas Iscariot, who later betrayed Jesus.
5. Jesus sent out the twelve apostles with these instructions:Stay away from the Gentiles and don't go to any Samaritan town.
6. Go only to the people of Israel, because they are like a flock of lost sheep.
7. As you go, announce that the kingdom of heaven will soon be here.