And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;
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Cyril of Alexandria
AD 444
Note the extreme moderation of the Evangelist. He does not simply say that the holy apostles were appointed, but rather, by introducing the record of these chief ones each by name, takes care that no other one should venture to enroll himself in the company of those that were chosen. Commentary on Luke, Homily
