Category
Disciples
78 profiles in this category.
Achaicus
Member of the Corinthian delegation who visited Paul in Ephesus
A 1st-century Christian leader from Corinth who, along with Stephanas and Fortunatus, represented the Corinthian church to the Apostle Paul in Ephesus.
Andrew
Apostle of Jesus and the brother of Simon Peter who was the first to be called by Christ
One of the twelve apostles of Jesus, the brother of Simon Peter, and a former disciple of John the Baptist noted for bridging the gap between individuals and Christ.
Apphia
Christian woman at Colossae addressed by Paul as 'our sister' in the Letter to Philemon
A prominent female leader in the early Colossian church and a core recipient of Paul’s letter to Philemon, likely the wife of Philemon.
Aristarchus
Companion of Paul who was seized during the Ephesian riot and later became Paul's fellow prisoner in Rome
A faithful Macedonian Christian from Thessalonica who served as a devoted traveling companion and 'fellow prisoner' of the Apostle Paul during his missionary journeys.
Barnabas
Prophet and leader in the Antioch church who mentored the Apostle Paul
A Levite from Cyprus and prominent early church leader recognized by the Holy Spirit as a prophet and teacher within the Christian community at Antioch.
Bartholomew
Apostle of Jesus described as an Israelite in whom there is no deceit
One of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, traditionally identified with Nathanael of Cana and noted for his sincerity and early recognition of Jesus' divinity.
Bartimaeus
A blind beggar healed by Jesus near Jericho
Bartimaeus was a blind beggar in Jericho whose persistent faith led to his miraculous healing by Jesus Christ.
The Blind Man at Bethsaida
Recipient of the only two-stage miracle performed by Jesus
An unnamed man in the Gospel of Mark whom Jesus healed of blindness through a unique, two-stage process using physical touch and saliva.
The Brothers
Traveling missionaries associated with the Elder who were given testimony of their faithfulness
A collective of traveling missionaries and emissaries within the Johannine community recognized for their faithful service to the Truth.
The Children of the Elect Lady
Early Christian community members commended by the Apostle John for walking in the truth
Members of a specific first-century Christian congregation or biological family addressed in 2 John who walked in the truth and were warned against false teachers.
The Children of the Elect Lady's Elect Sister
group of early believers who sent greetings in the Second Epistle of John
Members of a specific early Christian community who sent collective greetings to a sister church through the Apostle John in his second epistle.
Chloe
Christian woman whose household reported the divisions in the Corinthian church to the Apostle Paul
A prominent Christian woman in the 1st century AD whose household reported the internal divisions of the Corinthian church to the Apostle Paul.
Cornelius
Roman centurion who was the first Gentile convert to Christianity
A Roman centurion based in Caesarea who became the first Gentile to receive the Holy Spirit and be baptized into the Christian faith.
Cornelius' Devout Soldier
Roman soldier who served as a messenger for Cornelius and helped fetch Peter from Joppa
An unnamed Roman soldier characterized by his personal piety who served as a trusted messenger between the centurion Cornelius and the apostle Peter.
Crispus
Synagogue ruler in Corinth who converted to Christianity
Crispus was a prominent Jewish leader in Corinth who, as the ruler of the synagogue, converted to Christianity under the ministry of the Apostle Paul.
Damaris
Female convert who believed in Jesus after Paul's speech at the Areopagus in Athens
Damaris was an Athenian woman who converted to Christianity following the Apostle Paul’s famous sermon at the Areopagus in Athens.
The Deaf Man of Decapolis
A man cured of deafness and a speech impediment by Jesus
An unnamed man in the Decapolis region who was healed of deafness and a speech impediment by Jesus through a unique physical ritual involving spit and a command.
Demas
Companion of Paul who abandoned him for love of the world
A companion and fellow-worker of the Apostle Paul who ultimately abandoned the Christian ministry because of his love for the present world.
Demetrius
Christian messenger praised by the Apostle John for his integrity and good report
A faithful Christian praised by the Apostle John as a man of integrity, likely serving as a traveling messenger for the early church missions.
The Devout Thessalonian Greeks
Gentile converts who established a model church despite severe persecution
A significant group of God-fearing Gentiles in Thessalonica who converted to Christianity under the preaching of the Apostle Paul, forming the core of the early Thessalonian church.
Dionysius the Areopagite
Member of the Athenian supreme court who converted to Christianity after hearing Paul's Mars Hill sermon
A high-ranking member of the Athenian judicial council who converted to Christianity following the Apostle Paul's sermon on Mars Hill.
Epaphras
Minister who founded the church at Colossae and served as a fellow prisoner with Paul
A faithful minister and founder of the church at Colossae who served as a fellow prisoner with the Apostle Paul and a persistent intercessor for the Lycus Valley congregations.
The Ephesian Elders at Miletus
Group of church leaders who wept as they said a final goodbye to the Apostle Paul at the port of Miletus
A collective leadership group of the Ephesian church who received Paul's final farewell discourse and charge to protect the flock from false teachers.
The Ephesians Who Burned Their Magic Books
Former sorcerers who publically burned their expensive occult scrolls worth 50,000 silver pieces
A group of former occultists in Ephesus who publicly renounced sorcery by burning their expensive scrolls after witnessing the power of the name of Jesus.
The Ephesians Who Confessed Their Practices
Group of converts who burned their expensive magic books
A group of early Christian converts in Ephesus who publicly renounced their involvement in the occult by burning high-value magical scrolls.
Erastus
City treasurer of Corinth and ministry companion of the Apostle Paul
High-ranking civic official in Corinth and a Christian convert who served as a prominent supporter of the Apostle Paul's ministry.
Eutychus
Young man who fell from a window and was raised from the death by the Apostle Paul
A young man from Troas who died after falling from a window during a long sermon by the Apostle Paul and was subsequently restored to life.
Fortunatus
Member of the Corinthian delegation who visited Paul at Ephesus
A member of the church at Corinth who accompanied Stephanas and Achaicus to visit the Apostle Paul in Ephesus, carrying news and support.
The Friends (Johannine Network)
Network of early Christians who supported the Apostle John and practiced radical hospitality
A network of early Christian believers linked to the Elder Gaius and the Apostle John, representing a model of communal hospitality and shared theological identity.
Gaius
Christian host commended by the Apostle John for his hospitality and faithfulness to the truth
A beloved early Christian leader and host to the church, recognized for his hospitality and faithfulness in the Third Epistle of John.
Gaius of Corinth
Hospitality to the Apostle Paul and the entire Corinthian church
A prominent early Christian in Corinth known for his hospitality to the Apostle Paul and the entire local church congregation.
High Standing Greeks of Berea
Greek citizens of high social status who converted after studying the Scriptures daily
Prosperous and socially prominent Greek residents of Berea who converted to Christianity after diligently testing the Apostle Paul's teachings against the Hebrew Scriptures.
James the Great
Apostle of Jesus and the first of the Twelve to reach martyrdom
One of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, the son of Zebedee, and the first apostle to suffer martyrdom for the Christian faith.
James the Less
Apostle who was the son of Alphaeus and distinct for his smaller stature or younger age
James the Less was one of the twelve original apostles of Jesus Christ, identified as the son of Alphaeus and distinct for his quiet faithfulness within the inner circle.
Jason
Host of Paul and Silas in Thessalonica who was dragged before city officials for his hospitality
A prominent early Christian in Thessalonica who hosted the Apostle Paul and faced legal persecution as a result of his hospitality.
Joanna
A wealthy follower of Jesus healed and known for funding His ministry and witnessing the Resurrection
Joanna was a wealthy woman healed by Jesus who became a prominent disciple and a key witness to the Resurrection.
John the Apostle
Apostle of Jesus and the 'Beloved Disciple' who authored the Fourth Gospel
One of the Twelve Apostles, a member of Jesus’ inner circle, and traditionally identified as the 'Beloved Disciple' and the author of several New Testament books.
Judas
Brother of Jesus and author of the New Testament Epistle of Jude
Judas was one of the four brothers of Jesus, mentioned in the Gospels and generally identified as Jude, the author of the canonical epistle.
Judas Iscariot
Apostle who betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver
One of the original twelve apostles of Jesus who eventually betrayed him to the Sanhedrin for thirty pieces of silver.
Lazarus of Bethany
The man raised from the dead by Jesus after four days
A beloved friend of Jesus Christ who was famously restored to life in Bethany four days after his death, serving as a powerful sign of Christ's divinity.
The Leading Thessalonian Women
Prominent noblewomen who converted during Paul’s mission to Thessalonica
A group of high-ranking Macedonian noblewomen in Thessalonica who converted to Christianity under the ministry of the Apostle Paul and Silas.
The Man Blind from Birth
Recipient of a miraculous healing from congenital blindness by Jesus at the Pool of Siloam
A beggar in Jerusalem whose miraculous healing by Jesus from lifelong blindness triggered a profound theological and legal conflict with the Pharisees.
The Man With Dropsy
A man cured of edema by Jesus on the Sabbath in a Pharisee's home
An unnamed man suffering from severe swelling who was healed by Jesus at a Sabbath feast in the home of a prominent Pharisee.
Mary Magdalene
Primary witness to the Resurrection of Jesus
A faithful disciple of Jesus from whom seven demons were cast out, later becoming the first witness to the Resurrection.
Matthew
Apostle of Jesus and traditional author of the First Gospel
A Galilean tax collector turned apostle of Jesus Christ, traditionally identified as the author of the First Gospel.
Matthias
Successor to Judas Iscariot among the Twelve Apostles
The disciple chosen by lot to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the Twelve Apostles following the ascension of Jesus Christ.
The Naked Young Man
Young man who fled naked from the Garden of Gethsemane during the arrest of Jesus
An unidentified youth who fled naked from the Garden of Gethsemane during the arrest of Jesus of Nazareth.
Nicanor
Member of the Seven Chosen to serve the Hellenistic widows in the early Church
Nicanor was one of the seven men chosen by the early Church in Jerusalem to oversee the distribution of food and ensure equity between Hebrew and Hellenistic widows.
Nicodemus
Pharisee who visited Jesus by night and provided spices for his burial
A prominent member of the Sanhedrin and a Pharisee who transitioned from a cautious inquirer of Jesus to a courageous disciple following the crucifixion.
Nicolaus
Proselyte from Antioch chosen as one of the Seven to oversee the distribution of food
Nicolaus was a proselyte from Antioch and one of the seven men chosen by the early Church in Jerusalem to oversee the distribution of food and resources.
The Noble Jews of Berea
Jewish community that verified Apostolic teaching through daily scripture study
A group of Jewish residents in the Macedonian city of Berea known for their diligent examination of the Scriptures to verify the teachings of the Apostle Paul.
Onesimus
Runaway slave whose reconciliation with his master Philemon is the subject of a New Testament epistle
An enslaved man who fled from his master Philemon and was later converted to Christianity by the Apostle Paul, becoming a beloved brother and ministry assistant.
Onesiphorus
Ephesian believer who diligently searched for and refreshed the Apostle Paul during his final Roman imprisonment
A devoted Christian from Ephesus known for his courageous hospitality and unwavering support of the Apostle Paul during his final Roman imprisonment.
Parmenas
Member of the Seven chosen to serve the Hellenistic widows in Jerusalem
One of the seven men chosen by the early Church in Jerusalem to oversee the distribution of food and ensure the fair treatment of Hellenistic widows.
The Persuaded Thessalonian Jews
Jewish converts in Thessalonica who joined Paul after his synagogue preaching
A minority group of Jewish residents in Thessalonica who, after hearing Paul's synagogue reasoning, converted to Christianity and joined the early church.
Peter
Apostle who served as the spokesman for the Twelve and the leader of the early Church in Jerusalem
The leader of the twelve apostles, known for his confession of Christ, his denial and restoration, and his foundational role in the early Christian church.
Philemon
Host of the Colossian house church and recipient of Paul’s letter regarding Onesimus
A wealthy Christian resident of Colossae and slave owner whose gracious response to a runaway slave became a centerpiece of New Testament ethics.
Philip the Apostle
Apostle who asked Jesus to show the disciples the Father
One of the twelve original apostles of Jesus Christ, known for his early recruitment of Nathanael and his practical, inquisitive nature during Jesus' ministry.
Philip the Evangelist
Evangelist who baptized the Ethiopian eunuch and preached in Samaria
A prominent leader among the seven chosen to serve the early church in Jerusalem and a pioneering missionary who first brought the gospel to Samaria and an Ethiopian official.
Prochorus
Member of the seven men chosen by the Apostles to serve the Hellenistic widows in the early Jerusalem church
One of the seven men chosen by the early Church in Jerusalem to oversee the distribution of food and ensure equity between Hellenistic and Hebrew believers.
Quartus
Christian brother in Corinth who sent greetings to the Roman church in Paul's epistle
A Christian brother in the first-century Corinthian church who joined the Apostle Paul in sending greetings to the believers in Rome.
Secundus
Thessalonian believer who accompanied the Apostle Paul on his third missionary journey
A believer from the church at Thessalonica who accompanied the Apostle Paul during his third missionary journey to deliver financial aid to the impoverished church in Jerusalem.
Silas
Prophet and companion of Paul who sang in the Philippian jail
A prominent leader and prophet in the early Jerusalem church who accompanied the Apostle Paul on his second missionary journey and served as a crucial bridge between Jewish and Gentile believers.
Simon the Zealot
Apostle of Jesus Christ former member of the Zealot faction
One of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, distinguished by his affiliation with the Zealot movement or his fervent religious devotion.
Sopater
Berean Christian who accompanied the Apostle Paul on his third missionary journey
A Christian from Berea and son of Pyrrhus, Sopater was a loyal travelling companion of the Apostle Paul during his third missionary journey.
Sosthenes
Synagogue leader in Corinth who was beaten by a crowd and later became Paul's co-author
Sosthenes was a leader of the synagogue in Corinth who experienced a public beating and later became a trusted colleague and co-author of the Apostle Paul.
Stephanas
First convert in Achaia who ministered to the Apostle Paul and led the Corinthian church
A prominent Greek convert and the first believer in the province of Achaia who served as an ambassador for the Corinthian church to the Apostle Paul.
Susanna
A benefactor who supported Jesus and his disciples from her personal resources
Susanna was a woman healed of unnamed ailments by Jesus who became a dedicated disciple and financial supporter of his ministry.
Tabitha
Disciple in Joppa known for her charity and being raised from the dead by Peter
A beloved disciple in Joppa known for her extensive acts of charity and her miraculous restoration to life by the Apostle Peter.
Thaddaeus
Apostle of Jesus Christ who questioned the Lord during the Last Supper
Thaddaeus, also known as Jude of James, was one of the twelve original apostles chosen by Jesus Christ to spread the Gospel.
Thomas
Apostle who required physical proof of Jesus' Resurrection before believing
One of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, often called 'Doubting Thomas' for his demand for physical proof of the Resurrection, yet also known for his profound confession of Christ's divinity.
Timon
Member of the Seven Chosen to Serve who managed the distribution of food to Hellenistic widows
Timon was one of the seven men chosen by the early Church in Jerusalem to oversee the daily distribution of food and ensure equitable care for Hellenistic widows.
Timothy
Protégé of the Apostle Paul and recipient of the two Pastoral Epistles who led the church in Ephesus
A prominent first-century Christian leader, missionary, and the loyal younger protégé of the Apostle Paul who served as the overseer of the church in Ephesus.
Titus
Greek companion of Paul who organized the church in Crete and mediated the Corinthian crisis
Titus was a Greek convert, a trusted companion of the Apostle Paul, and a leader tasked with organizing the church on the island of Crete.
Trophimus
Ephesian companion of Paul whose presence sparked the Jerusalem riot
A Gentile Christian from Ephesus and loyal companion of the Apostle Paul, whose presence in Jerusalem inadvertently sparked the riot leading to Paul's multi-year imprisonment.
The Two Blind Men Near Jericho
Recipients of sight who recognized Jesus as the Son of David
Two anonymous blind beggars who regained their sight through a miracle performed by Jesus Christ as he was departing from the city of Jericho.
Tychicus
Minister from Asia who delivered Paul's letters to the Ephesians and Colossians
A faithful companion of the Apostle Paul and a prominent leader within the early Asian church, specifically known for his mission to and ministry within Ephesus.
The Woman with a Discharge of Blood
A recipient of healing from a twelve-year hemorrhage after touching Jesus' garment
An unnamed woman recorded in the Synoptic Gospels who was instantly healed of a chronic twelve-year affliction after touching the hem of Jesus' garment.