Luke 6:14

Key Reflection

In Luke 6:14, Jesus begins to establish a formal leadership structure within his movement by selecting twelve apostles from among his disciples. This act of choosing and naming apostles would have been significant, as it marked the beginning of a core group who would play pivotal roles in spreading Jesus' teachings after his ascension. The original audience would have understood this as a clear step toward formalizing the community's organizational structure, emphasizing Jesus’ authority to designate leaders.