12 Bible Verses about Apostles, Basis Of Authority

Through him we have received grace and our apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles on behalf of his name.

From Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God.

From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the church of God that is in Corinth, with all the saints who are in all Achaia.

From Paul, an apostle (not from men, nor by human agency, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised him from the dead)

From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints [in Ephesus], the faithful in Christ Jesus.

From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,

From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope,

From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to further the promise of life in Christ Jesus,

"Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.

Then Jesus came up and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age."

Jesus called the twelve and began to send them out two by two. He gave them authority over the unclean spirits.

I want you to recall both the predictions foretold by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles.