On the other hand, Matthew and John were among the 12 apostles; Mark and Luke were close associates of the apostles Peter and Paul, respectively.
من جهة اخرى ،‏ كان متى ويوحنا من الرسل الـ‍ ١٢ ،‏ ومرقس عشيرا لصيقا لبطرس ،‏ ولوقا صديقا لبولس .‏