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Thaddaeus

"Heart; courageous heart"

Matthew 10:3

Who they were

One of the twelve apostles, sometimes identified with Judas son of James. A quiet disciple whose name speaks of courage.

Themes

courageheartfaithfulnessquietness

Read their story

Thaddaeus's story begins in Matthew.

The full passage is at Matthew 10:3. Any modern translation will do — the NLT and NIV are the most readable; the ESV and NKJV stay close to the wording the church has used for centuries.

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