Matthew 10:3

Bartholomew - Many are of opinion that this was Nathanael, mentioned John 1:46 , whose name was probably Nathanael bar Talmai, Nathanael, the son of Talmai: here, his own name is repressed, and he is called Bar Talmai, or Bartholomew, from his father.

Matthew the publican - The writer of this history. See the preface.

James the son of Alpheus - This person was also called Cleopas, or Clopas, Luke 24:18 ; John 19:25 . He had married Mary, sister to the blessed Virgin, John 19:25 .