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Luke 6:15

Western Saints

Bede

James of Alphaeus, and Simon who is called the Zealot. These he placed with an addition, to distinguish them from James of Zebedee and Simon Peter, or even Judas the traitor. For John also shows that this Simon was called, who said: And when he had dipped the bread, he gave it to Judas the son of Simon Iscariot. …

On the Gospel of Luke ↗

Bonaventure

Matthew, whose name is interpreted as gift, by whom it is suggested that doctrine ought to be edifying unto action. For after devotion has been attained, it is necessary that one fulfill the saving word heard through good works: this is especially from him from whom comes "every best gift and every perfect gift," James 1. …

Commentary on Luke, Chapter 6 ↗

Glossa Ordinaria

Because in truth he was of Cana in Galilee, which is interpreted zeal; and this is added to distinguish him from Simon Peter. It follows, Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.

Catena Aurea by Aquinas ↗