life of jesus

Herod the Great

Builder of the Second Temple expansion and author of the Massacre of the Innocents

King of Judea under the Roman Empire known for his colossal building projects and his decree to massacre the infants of Bethlehem in an attempt to kill the newborn Jesus.

Herod Antipas

Executioner of John the Baptist and judge during the trial of Jesus

Herod Antipas was the 1st-century tetrarch of Galilee and Perea, known for his roles in the executions of John the Baptist and the trial of Jesus Christ.

Herodias' Daughter

The princess whose dance for Herod Antipas led to her requesting the head of John the Baptist

The daughter of Herodias and Herod Philip who famously danced before Herod Antipas, leading to the execution of John the Baptist.

Philip the Tetrarch

Ruler of the northern territories of Palestine and rebuilder of Caesarea Philippi

Philip the Tetrarch was a son of Herod the Great who ruled the northern territories of Roman Palestine for 37 years with a reputation for justice and moderation.

A Ruler of the Pharisees

Pharisaic leader who hosted Jesus for a Sabbath meal

A prominent Jewish leader and Pharisee who invited Jesus to his home for a meal on the Sabbath, serving as a catalyst for profound teachings on humility and hospitality.

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Woman living at the time of the New Testament

Alexander

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Alphaeus

Man living at the time of the New Testament

The Astonished Pharisee

Pharisee who hosted Jesus for a meal and was surprised by His lack of ritual washing

An unnamed member of the Pharisaic sect who invited Jesus to a meal and was surprised by Christ's disregard for ritual hand-washing traditions.

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 Boy with the Loaves and Fish

The boy whose five barley loaves and two fish fed five thousand

The Bystander Who Gave Jesus Sour Wine

Bystander at the crucifixion who offered a sponge of sour wine to Jesus

An unnamed participant at the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ who offered Him a sponge soaked in sour wine to alleviate His thirst after His final cry.

The Centurion at Capernaum

Roman officer whose faith in Jesus' authority prompted the remote healing of his servant

A Roman military officer in Capernaum who demonstrated extraordinary faith in Jesus Christ's authority to heal from a distance.

The Centurion at the Cross

Roman officer who declared Jesus the Son of God at the crucifixion

A Roman officer who, after witnessing the death of Jesus and the accompanying cosmic events, declared Jesus to be the Son of God.

The Centurion's Servant

The remote beneficiary of Jesus' healing through his master's faith

A servant in Capernaum who was miraculously healed by Jesus at the request of his faithful Roman master, demonstrating Christ's authority over distance.

Chuza

Man living at the time of the New Testament

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Woman living at the time of the New Testament

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.

The Demon-Oppressed Blind Mute

A man delivered from simultaneous blindness, muteness, and demon possession

An unnamed man healed by Jesus of Nazareth, whose restoration of sight and speech triggered a major confrontation between Jesus and the Pharisees regarding the source of his power.

The Demon-Oppressed Mute

A mute man whose healing by Jesus sparked a debate with the Pharisees

An unnamed man in the Gospel of Matthew whose supernatural healing by Jesus of Nazareth became a primary catalyst for the controversy regarding the source of Christ's power.

The Father of the Boy with an Unclean Spirit

Father who cried 'I do believe; help my unbelief' while seeking healing for his son

An unnamed man in the Synoptic Gospels who brought his demon-possessed son to Jesus' disciples and famously appealed for help with his unbelief.

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Man living at the time of the New Testament

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Man living at the time of the New Testament - unnamed father

The Galilean Leper

A subject of Jesus’ healing who spread the news despite a command for silence

An unnamed man in Galilee who, suffering from leprosy, was healed by Jesus after demonstrating profound faith and subsequently spreading the news against Jesus's command.

The Greeks Who Wanted to See Jesus

The Greek pilgrims at the feast who said to Philip, 'Sir, we wish to see Jesus'

The Guards at Jesus' Tomb

The soldiers who sealed the tomb, shook at the angel, and were paid to say the body was stolen

Herod

King Herod the Great: Ruler living at the time of the New Testament

Herod the Tetrarch

Tetrarch of Galilee who executed John the Baptist and mocked Jesus Christ

The regional ruler of Galilee and Perea who beheaded John the Baptist and participated in the trial of Jesus Christ.

The Impenitent Thief

Criminal who mocked Jesus during the crucifixion

One of the two criminals crucified alongside Jesus Christ who mocked him and rejected his messianic identity despite his own imminent death.

The Invalid at Bethesda

A man infirm for thirty-eight years who was healed by Jesus at the Pool of Bethesda

An unnamed man paralyzed for thirty-eight years who was miraculously healed by Jesus at the Pool of Bethesda in Jerusalem.

Jairus

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Jairus' Daughter

Child raised from the dead by Jesus

An unnamed twelve-year-old girl who was dramatically restored to life by Jesus Christ after dying from a critical illness.

James

Father of an apostle living at the time of the New Testament

James

Apostle living at the time of the New Testament

James

Man living at the time of the New Testament

James

Leader of the early Jerusalem church and author of the New Testament Epistle of James

The brother of Jesus Christ who transitioned from a skeptic to a primary leader of the early Christian church in Jerusalem and author of the Epistle of James.

James son of Zebedee, Apostle

Apostle and brother of John who was the first of the Twelve to be martyred

One of the twelve apostles and part of Jesus' inner circle, James was a fisherman by trade and the first of the apostles to suffer martyrdom for the Christian faith.

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.

Jesus

Messiah and central figure of the New Testament whose life, death, and resurrection form the basis of the Christian faith

The central figure of the New Testament, Jesus was born of Mary in Bethlehem, performed numerous miracles, and was crucified under Pontius Pilate before rising from the dead.

Jesus' Earthly Sisters

members of the biological or legal household of Jesus who lived in Nazareth

Mentioned in the Gospels as part of Jesus' immediate household in Nazareth, his sisters are notable for their presence in the biblical record despite remaining unnamed in the text.

John

Man living at the time of the New Testament

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.

John the Baptist

Prophet who prepared the way for Jesus and baptized him in the Jordan River

The last and greatest prophet of the old covenant era, who lived as an ascetic in the wilderness to prepare the way for the Messiah.

John the Baptist, Son of Zechariah

Prophet who baptized Jesus and preached repentance in the wilderness

An ascetic prophet and the son of Zechariah and Elizabeth who preached repentance in the wilderness and prepared the way for the ministry of Jesus Christ.

John, Son of Zebedee and Apostle

Apostle and brother of James who received the visions of Revelation

One of the twelve apostles of Jesus, a son of Zebedee, and a key leader in the early Church who received the vision recorded in Revelation.

Joseph

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Joseph of Arimathea

Sanhedrin member who provided the tomb for Jesus' burial

A wealthy member of the Sanhedrin and secret disciple of Jesus who provided his own new tomb for the burial of Christ after the crucifixion.

Joseph of Nazareth

Husband of Mary and protector of the infant Jesus who provided the legal Davidic lineage for the Messiah

The husband of Mary and the legal, earthly father of Jesus, recognized for his obedience to God and his role as the protector of the Holy Family.

Joseph the Brother of Jesus

Brother of Jesus mentioned by name in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark

One of the biological brothers of Jesus of Nazareth, mentioned in the Gospels as a member of the immediate family of Mary and Joseph.

Joseph, Husband of Mary

Legal father of Jesus and husband of Mary who protected the Holy Family during their flight to Egypt

A righteous descendant of David who served as the legal father of Jesus and the husband of the Virgin Mary during the early 1st century AD.

Joses

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Joses

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Judas

Apostle living at the time of the New Testament

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.

Judas Iscariot, Betrayer of Jesus

Apostle who betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver

One of the twelve original apostles of Jesus who famously betrayed him to the Jewish authorities for thirty pieces of silver.

Lazarus

Mary's brother living at the time of the New Testament

Lazarus

Man living at the time of the New Testament

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.

Legion

Collective demonic host cast out by Jesus in the region of the Gerasenes

The collective name used by the demons who possessed the Gerasene man before Jesus cast them out

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 a Withered Hand

Recipient of Jesus' Sabbath healing in a synagogue

An unnamed man healed by Jesus in a synagogue on the Sabbath, serving as the focal point for a major theological conflict between Jesus and the legalistic religious authorities.

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.

Martha

Sister of Lazarus who hosted Jesus and confessed Him as the Messiah

A devoted follower of Jesus from Bethany, known for her hospitality and her profound confession of faith during the resurrection of her brother Lazarus.

Mary

Lazarus' sister living at the time of the New Testament

Mary

Woman living at the time of the New Testament

Mary

Mother of Jesus Christ who accepted the call of God despite the risk of social disgrace

The mother of Jesus Christ, chosen by God to bear the Messiah and a faithful witness to his ministry, death, and resurrection.

Mary, Mother of Jesus

Mother of Jesus who conceived by the Holy Spirit

A woman of the tribe of Levi who, while a virgin, was chosen to be the mother of Jesus, the Messiah, through the power of the Holy Spirit.

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Woman living at the time of the New Testament

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.

Nathanael

Man living at the time of the New Testament

The Official's Son

Recipient of Jesus's second sign healed remotely through his word

Healing miracle of a young boy in Capernaum whose life was restored by Jesus through a distance-healing word spoken in Cana.

The Owner of the Upper Room

The Jerusalem householder who furnished the large upper room for the Last Supper

The Paralytic at Capernaum

A man lowered through a roof and forgiven by Jesus

A man whose physical healing by Jesus in Capernaum served as the first public demonstration of Christ's divine authority to forgive sins.

The Penitent Thief

Criminal who repented on the cross alongside Jesus

The criminal crucified alongside Jesus of Nazareth who expressed remorse, defended Christ's innocence, and received the promise of paradise.

Peter's Mother-in-Law

Recipient of Jesus' healing from a fever who immediately began to serve him

The mother of Simon Peter's wife, famously healed of a fever by Jesus in Capernaum, after which she immediately began to serve him.

Phanuel

Man living at the time of the New Testament

The Pharisees Who Warned Jesus

Pharisees who alerted Jesus to Herod Antipas's plot to kill him

A group of Jewish religious leaders who alerted Jesus to Herod Antipas's plot to assassinate him during his journey to Jerusalem.

Philip

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Philip the Apostle

Apostle of Jesus who told Nathanael to 'come and see'

One of the twelve original apostles of Jesus, Philip was a resident of Bethsaida known for bringing Nathanael to Christ and requesting a direct vision of the Father.

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.

Pilate

Roman governor who presided over the trial of Jesus and ordered His crucifixion

The Roman governor of Judea during the reign of Tiberius Caesar who presided over the trial of Jesus Christ and ordered His crucifixion.

Pontius Pilate

Roman governor who presided over the trial of Jesus and reluctantly authorized his crucifixion

The fifth Roman prefect of the province of Judaea, serving under Emperor Tiberius, best known for presiding over the trial of Jesus and ordering his crucifixion.

Pontius Pilate's Wife

Roman woman who warned her husband to protect Jesus because of a dream

The anonymous Roman noblewoman who, during the trial of Jesus, sent a message to her husband warning him to have nothing to do with that 'innocent man' due to a disturbing dream.

The Rich Young Ruler

Wealthy man who questioned Jesus about eternal life but could not give up his riches

An anonymous Jewish official who sought the path to eternal life but chose to retain his great wealth rather than follow Jesus Christ.

The Royal Official at Capernaum

The official whose dying son Jesus healed from a distance with a single word

Rufus

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Salome

Woman living at the time of New Testament - daughter of Herodias

Salome

Woman living at the time of the New Testament

The Samaritan Woman at the Well

Woman who met Jesus at Jacob's Well and brought her town to believe in Him

An unnamed Samaritan woman who, after an encounter with Jesus at Jacob’s Well, became one of the first individuals to recognize and proclaim him as the Messiah.

The Scribe Not Far from the Kingdom

The scribe who asked which commandment is greatest and answered wisely

The Servant Girl at the High Priest's Courtyard

Servant who recognized Peter in the courtyard and caused his first denial

An unnamed domestic worker in the household of the high priest who identified Peter as a follower of Jesus during the Passion, leading to Peter's first two denials.

The Shepherds

The first human witnesses to the newborn Christ, visiting Him at the manger on the night of His birth

Anonymous herdsmen in the fields of Bethlehem who, on the night of Christ's birth, were the first to receive the angelic announcement and visit the newborn Jesus in the manger.

Simeon

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Simeon the Just

Prophet who recognized the infant Jesus as the Messiah in the Temple

A high priest and prophet of the Second Temple period known for his righteousness and for receiving a divine revelation regarding the coming Messiah.

Simon

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Simon

Apostle living at the time of the New Testament

Simon

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Simon

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Simon

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Simon

Brother of Jesus Christ mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Mark

The biological or step-brother of Jesus Christ, mentioned in the Gospels as one of the members of the immediate family of Joseph and Mary.

Simon of Cyrene

Man compelled by Roman soldiers to carry the cross of Jesus

A man from North Africa who was compelled by Roman soldiers to carry the cross of Jesus Christ during the procession to Golgotha.

Simon the Pharisee

Pharisee who hosted Jesus and witnessed the anointing by a sinful woman

A Galilean Pharisee who hosted Jesus for a meal, during which a sinful woman anointed Jesus' feet, leading to a profound teaching on forgiveness.

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.

The Sinful Woman Who Anointed Jesus' Feet

woman who wet Jesus' feet with tears and anointed them with perfume at a Pharisee's house

An unnamed woman in Luke's Gospel who demonstrated profound repentance and love by washing and anointing the feet of Jesus at a Pharisee's home.

The Son of the Widow of Nain

The first person recorded in the Gospels whom Jesus raised from the dead

A young man from the village of Nain who was miraculously restored to life by Jesus Christ during a funeral procession.

The Syrophoenician Woman

Gentile woman who petitioned Jesus for her daughter's healing

A Gentile woman from the region of Tyre who demonstrated extraordinary faith by petitioning Jesus to heal her demon-possessed daughter.

The Ten Lepers

Ten men cured of leprosy and the varied expressions of their gratitude

A group of ten men afflicted with leprosy who were collectively healed by Jesus, notable for the contrast between the nine who left and the one Samaritan who returned to give thanks.

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.

Timaeus

Man living at the time of the New Testament

The Two Blind Men Near Capernaum

First individuals in Matthew's Gospel to title Jesus 'Son of David' during their healing

Unnamed individuals who followed Jesus near Capernaum, crying out for mercy as the Son of David, and were restored to sight through their faith.

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.

The Two Disciples on the Road to Emmaus

Disciples who walked and talked with the resurrected Jesus without recognizing Him until He broke bread

Two followers of Jesus who encountered the risen Christ while traveling to Emmaus on the day of His resurrection.

The Widow of Nain

The mother whose only son Jesus raised from the bier at the town gate of Nain

The Widow with Two Mites

The poor widow whose two small coins Jesus called more than all the rich had given

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Woman living at the time of the New Testament

Wise Men from the East

Following a star to worship the young Jesus at a house in Bethlehem, arriving well after the night of His birth

Gentile dignitaries from the East who, guided by a star, traveled to Bethlehem and worshiped Jesus—arriving later than the shepherds and finding the child not in the manger but in a house (Matthew 2:11), possibly up to two years after His birth.

The Woman With a Disabling Spirit

A woman bound by an eighteen-year infirmity and delivered by Jesus in a synagogue on the Sabbath

An unnamed woman healed by Jesus in a synagogue on the Sabbath after suffering for eighteen years from a physical infirmity attributed to a spirit.

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.

Zacchaeus

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Zebedee

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Zechariah

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Zechariah

Prophet who encouraged the rebuilding of the Second Temple through apocalyptic visions

Zechariah was a priest and prophet of the Post-Exilic Period who urged the returning Jewish remnant to rebuild the Temple and recorded vivid apocalyptic visions of Israel's future restoration.