He sent another, and that one they killed. This happened to many others, some of whom were beaten, others killed.

Now Jesus went up the mountain and called for those he wanted, and they came to him.

He appointed twelve (whom he named apostles), so that they would be with him and he could send them to preach

And if the Lord had not cut short those days, no one would be saved. But because of the elect, whom he chose, he has cut them short.

how he entered the house of God when Abiathar was high priest and ate the sacred bread, which is against the law for any but the priests to eat, and also gave it to his companions?”