Do you suppose they felt he had more important things to attend to? They did not see how valuable his time was with the children. I think many adults overlook children and what their spiritual needs are and how they can be shaped for their continued growth.
Matthew and John were disciples.
Yes, Matthew was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus.
Matthew was different from the other disciples in the Bible because he was a tax collector before he became a follower of Jesus.
One of the twelve disciples of Jesus.
the 12 disciples
The Apostle Matthew
The disciples James and John were both sons of Zebedee (Matthew 4:21). Peter and Andrew were also brothers (Matthew 4:18).
Matthew 28:19,20
they were really the disciples of jesus. they just denied him in fear of being arrested because they were his disciples
It's the first four and it can be found in Matthew 4: 18 - 22.
Most were fishermen and Matthew was a tax collector.
Matthew 10:2,3 and4