Neville Goddard on Matthew 10:2-4 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Matthew 10 in context

Scripture Focus

2Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;

3Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;

4Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.

Matthew 10:2-4

Biblical Context

Matthew 10:2-4 simply lists the twelve apostles by name, showing the unity of diverse individuals called to a shared mission.

Neville's Inner Vision

Within you the twelve apostles are states of consciousness, names given to remind you that your mind is a circle of powers, not a single moment. Simon called Peter becomes the rock of conviction when you assume you are the one who knows and acts with steady faith; Andrew embodies brotherly cooperation, recognizing the other within you as kin in purpose. James and John reveal zeal and closeness—two movements of passion and unity joined in your inner circle. Philip and Bartholomew show openness to insight; Thomas invites honest doubt that leads to a firm conclusion; Matthew collects value and sees from within the tax of appearances; James the son of Alphaeus and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus, remind you of humility and courage. Simon the Canaanite stands for radical allegiance to the I AM beyond reputation, while Judas Iscariot surfaces as the shadow of betrayal—an inner impulse that, if unaddressed, distorts perception. The point is not history but the recognition that all these forces exist within your mind. By imagining them as present, you harmonize them under your single I AM.

Practice This Now

Imaginative act: Close your eyes, breathe, and declare I am the one who names these twelve within me now. See each apostolic state step into your awareness as a trusted counselor, and feel the unity of all gifts under the single I AM.