'Apostles' in the Bible

Now the names of the twelve Apostles were these: first, Simon called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James the son of Zabdi, and his brother John;

When the Apostles had re-assembled round Jesus, they reported to Him all they had done and all they had taught.

When it was day, He called His disciples; and He selected from among them twelve, whom He also named Apostles.

and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many other women, all of whom contributed to the support of Jesus and His Apostles.

The Apostles, on their return, related to Jesus all they had done. Then He took them and withdrew to a quiet retreat, to a town called Bethsaida.

"For this reason also the Wisdom of God has said, 'I will send Prophets and Apostles to them, of whom they will kill some and persecute others,'

And the Apostles said to the Lord, "Give us faith."

When the time was come, and He had taken His place at table, and the Apostles with Him,

The women were Mary of Magdala, Joanna, and Mary the mother of James; and they and the rest of the women related all this to the Apostles.

after giving instruction through the Holy Spirit to the Apostles whom He had chosen, He was taken up to Heaven.

Then they drew lots between them. The lot fell on Matthias, and a place among the eleven Apostles was voted to him.

Stung to the heart by these words, they said to Peter and the rest of the Apostles, "Brethren, what are we to do?"

and they were constant in listening to the teaching of the Apostles and in their attendance at the Communion, that is, the Breaking of the Bread, and at prayer.

Fear came upon every one, and many marvels and signs were done by the Apostles.

They arrested the two Apostles and lodged them in custody till the next day; for it was already evening.

So they made the Apostles stand in the centre, and demanded of them, "By what power or in what name have you done this?"

So they recalled the Apostles, and ordered them altogether to give up speaking or teaching in the name of Jesus.

After their release the two Apostles went to their friends, and told them all that the High Priests and Elders had said.

while the Apostles with great force of conviction delivered their testimony as to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus; and great grace was upon them all.

and gave it to the Apostles, and distribution was made to every one according to his wants.

In this way Joseph, whom the Apostles gave the name of Bar-nabas--signifying 'Son of Encouragement' --a Levite, a native of Cyprus,

sold a farm which he had, and brought the money and gave it to the Apostles.

with her full knowledge and consent, dishonestly kept back part of the price which he received for it, though he brought the rest and gave it to the Apostles.

Many signs and marvels continued to be done among the people by the Apostles; and by common consent they all met in Solomon's Portico.

and laid hands upon the Apostles, and put them into the public jail.

Having received that command they went into the Temple, just before daybreak, and began to teach: So when the High Priest and his party came, and had called together the Sanhedrin as well as all the Elders of the descendants of Israel, they sent to the jail to fetch the Apostles.

Upon this the Commander went with the officers, and brought the Apostles; but without using violence; for they were afraid of being stoned by the people.

Peter and the other Apostles replied, "We must obey God rather than man.

Infuriated at getting this answer, they were disposed to kill the Apostles.

His advice carried conviction. So they called the Apostles in, and--after flogging them--ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and then let them go.

So the Twelve called together the general body of the disciples and said, "It does not seem fitting that we Apostles should neglect the delivery of God's Message and minister at tables.

These men they brought to the Apostles, and, after prayer, they laid their hands upon them.

And Saul fully approved of his murder. At this time a great persecution broke out against the Church in Jerusalem, and all except the Apostles were scattered throughout Judaea and Samaria.

When the Apostles in Jerusalem heard that the Samaritans had accepted God's Message, they sent Peter and John to visit them.

Then the Apostles placed their hands upon them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

When, however, Simon saw that it was through the laying on of the Apostles' hands that the Spirit was bestowed, he offered them money.

So the Apostles, after giving a solemn charge and delivering the Lord's Message, travelled back to Jerusalem, making known the Good News also in many of the Samaritan villages.

Barnabas, however, came to his assistance. He brought Saul to the Apostles, and related to them how, on his journey, he had seen the Lord, and that the Lord had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had fearlessly taught in the name of Jesus.

Now the Apostles, and the brethren in various parts of Judaea, heard that the Gentiles also had received God's Message;

At Iconium the Apostles went together to the Jewish synagogue and preached, with the result that a great number both of Jews and Greeks believed.

At length the people of the city split into parties, some siding with the Jews and some with the Apostles.

the Apostles, having become aware of it, made their escape into the Lycaonian towns of Lystra and Derbe, and the neighbouring country.

But the Apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of it; and tearing their clothes they rushed out into the middle of the crowd, exclaiming, "Sirs, why are you doing all this?

Between these new comers and Paul and Barnabas there was no little disagreement and controversy, until at last it was decided that Paul and Barnabas and some other brethren should go up to consult the Apostles and Elders in Jerusalem on this matter.

Upon their arrival in Jerusalem they were cordially received by the Church, the Apostles, and the Elders; and they reported in detail all that God, working with them, had done.

Then the Apostles and Elders met to consider the matter;

Thereupon it was decided by the Apostles and Elders, with the approval of the whole Church, to choose suitable persons from among themselves and send them to Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas. Judas, called Bar-sabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren, were selected,

and they took with them the following letter: "The Apostles and the elder brethren send greeting to the Gentile brethren throughout Antioch, Syria and Cilicia.

As they journeyed on from town to town, they handed to the brethren for their observance the decisions which had been arrived at by the Apostles and Elders in Jerusalem.

and bringing the Apostles up into his house, he spread a meal for them, and was filled with gladness, with his whole household, his faith resting on God.

and to Andronicus and Junia, my countrymen, who once shared my imprisonment. They are of note among the Apostles, and are Christians of longer standing than myself.

As for us Apostles, let any one take this view of us--we are Christ's officers, and stewards of God's secret truths.

God, it seems to me, has exhibited us Apostles last of all, as men condemned to death; for we have come to be a spectacle to all creation--alike to angels and to men.

Have we not a right to take with us on our journeys a Christian sister as our wife, as the rest of the Apostles do--and the Lord's brothers and Peter?

And by God's appointment there are in the Church--first Apostles, secondly Prophets, thirdly teachers. Then come miraculous powers, and then ability to cure diseases or render loving service, or powers of organization, or varieties of the gift of 'tongues.'

Are all Apostles? Are all Prophets? Are all teachers?

Afterwards He was seen by James, and then by all the Apostles.

For I am the least of the Apostles, and am not fit to be called an Apostle--because I persecuted the Church of God.

Why also do we Apostles expose ourselves to danger every hour?

Why, I reckon myself in no respect inferior to those superlatively great Apostles.

For men of this stamp are sham apostles, dishonest workmen, assuming the garb of Apostles of Christ.

It is foolish of me to write all this, but you have compelled me to do so. Why, you ought to have been my vindicators; for in no respect have I been inferior to these superlatively great Apostles, even though in myself I am nothing.

I saw none of the other Apostles, except James, the Lord's brother.

You are a building which has been reared on the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, the cornerstone being Christ Jesus Himself,

which in earlier ages was not made known to the human race, as it has now been revealed to His holy Apostles and Prophets through the Spirit--

And He Himself appointed some to be Apostles, some to be Prophets, some to be evangelists, some to be pastors and teachers,

nor did we seek glory either from you or from any other mere men, although we might have stood on our dignity as Christ's Apostles.

so that you may recall the words spoken long ago by the holy Prophets, and the commandments of our Lord and Saviour given you through your Apostles.

But as for you, my dearly-loved friends, remember the words that before now were spoken by the Apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ--

I know your doings and your toil and patient suffering. And I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men, but have put to the test those who say that they themselves are Apostles but are not, and you have found them to be liars.

Rejoice over her, O Heaven, and you saints and Apostles and Prophets; for God has taken vengeance upon her because of you."

The wall of the city had twelve foundation stones, and engraved upon them were twelve names--the names of the twelve Apostles of the Lamb.