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Who were the apostles of Jesus?

The apostles were the twelve principal disciples chosen by Jesus to be his closest followers and primary witnesses of his ministry, death, and resurrection. They were commissioned to preach the Gospel, perform miracles in his name, and establish the early Church. Their authority and testimony formed the foundation of apostolic teaching passed to subsequent Christian leaders and communities.

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Role and mission: The apostles were commissioned as chief witnesses of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, charged to proclaim the Gospel, baptize, teach, and found local churches across the Roman world.

The Twelve Apostles:

  • Simon Peter
  • Andrew
  • James son of Zebedee
  • John
  • Philip
  • Bartholomew (Nathanael)
  • Matthew (Levi)
  • Thomas
  • James son of Alphaeus
  • Thaddaeus (Jude, son of James)
  • Simon the Zealot
  • Judas Iscariot (betrayer; replaced by Matthias)

Additional note: Paul of Tarsus is also recognized as an apostle in the New Testament, called to the Gentiles and instrumental in shaping early Christian theology and mission.

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