Jesus' Apostles

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.

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.

James

Apostle living at the time of the New Testament

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.

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, 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.

Judas

Apostle living at the time of the New Testament

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.

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.

Paul

Apostle to the Gentiles who wrote much of the New Testament

An apostle and missionary who transitioned from a persecutor of the early church to its most prolific evangelist and theologian in the first century AD.

Paul the Apostle

Apostle to the Gentiles who wrote the majority of the New Testament epistles

A pivotal apostle and theologian who converted from Judaism to Christianity, authored much of the New Testament, and pioneered the mission to the Gentiles.

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.

Philip

Apostle living at the time of the New Testament

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.

Simon

Apostle living at the time of the New Testament

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.

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.