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The names of the twelve disciples of Jesus are Simon Peter, Andrew, James (the son of Zebedee), John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James (the son of Alphaeus), Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot. (See Matthew 10:1-4 and Luke 6:12-16.)
Here is the order. Two of John's disciples heard John call Jesus the lamb of God. They followed Jesus. One was named Andrew. Andrew got his brother Simon Peter. Next was Philip. Philip finds Nathaniel who also follows Jesus. Jesus actually calls Andrew and Simon who follow Jesus (Mt. 4:18-19) Jesus also calls James and John sons of Zebedee (Mt ...
The original 12 apostles/disciples of Jesus were all Jewish. By Jewish I understand you to mean "of the twelve tribes of Israel"/ Israelites. Since one can interpret Jewish to be the religion, and there are Gentiles who adopt Judaism and are sometimes considered Jewish from a religious perspective, one needs to be careful with the term.
Jesus did not have only Twelve disciples. There were other Seventy or Seventy-two disciples that Jesus appointed to preach the Gospel. According to Wikipedia, it is possible that Mark and Luke were included in the Seventy disciples (check the list of Seventy disciples). If this is the case, it is no wonder that Mark and Luke could write the ...
The Fourth Gospel is showing the disciples of Jesus (some of whom had been disciples of the Baptist), continued the work of the Baptist in the presence of Jesus, who did not baptize anyone Himself. Which is saying, the baptism of John was a singular activity, the purpose of God , carried out by John the Baptist and his disciples only.
The authors of Matthew knew that in Mark, the young man had told the women that Jesus would meet the disciples in Galilee (Mark 16:7), so he completed his story in Galilee. The author of Luke knew that the early Christian church had roots in Jerusalem, so had the disciples remain there, where they met Jesus in the upper room.
3 Answers. Sorted by: 7. Tradition holds that all 12 were Jewish, but the Bible affirms the Jewish heritage of many of them. Their names are: Thomas, Simon the Zealot, Philip, Simon Peter, Matthias, Matthew (aka Levi), Jude, Judas Iscariot, John, James (Son of Alpheus), James (Son of Zebedee), Bartholomew (aka Nathaniel), and Andrew. Nathaniel.
1 Answer. Sorted by: 2. The Bible tells us everything we need to know about the 12 disciples who were initially appointed by Jesus to follow him. Their experiences are described in the four Gospels and additional insights are to be found in the Acts of the Apostles. However, for more information, try this:
22. Eusebius of Caesarea's Church History talks a bit about this. He says St. Philip, at least, had 4 daughters and Sts. Peter and Paul had wives. Clement, indeed, whose words we have just quoted, after the above-mentioned facts gives a statement, on account of those who rejected marriage, of the apostles that had wives.
Jesus Christ was anointed and fitted for service by the Holy Spirit.- Acts 10:38; Jesus Christ was led by the Holy Spirit in His movements here upon earth. - Luke 4:1; Jesus Christ was taught by the Spirit who rested upon Him. The Spirit of God was the source of His wisdom in the days of His flesh. - Isaiah 11:2