'Messengers' in the Bible

until the day when He ascended to heaven, after He had by the Holy Spirit given instruction to the apostles (special messengers) whom He had chosen.

And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell to Matthias; and he was added to the eleven apostles.

Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart [with remorse and anxiety], and they said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what are we to do?”

A sense of awe was felt by everyone, and many wonders and signs (attesting miracles) were taking place through the apostles.

and placing the money down at the apostles’ feet. Then it was distributed to each as anyone had need.

At the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders (attesting miracles) were continually taking place among the people. And by common consent they all met together [at the temple] in [the covered porch called] Solomon’s portico.

They arrested the apostles and put them in a public jail.

Saul wholeheartedly approved of Stephen’s death.And on that day a great and relentless persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem; and the believers were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except for the apostles.

When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that [the people of] Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.

Now Peter was still perplexed and completely at a loss as to what his vision could mean when the men who had been sent by Cornelius, having asked directions to Simon’s house, arrived at the gate.

Now the apostles and the believers who were throughout Judea heard [with astonishment] that the Gentiles also had received and accepted the word of God [the message concerning salvation through Christ].

Paul and Barnabas disagreed greatly and debated with them, so it was determined that Paul and Barnabas and some of the others from their group would go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and the elders [and confer with them] concerning this issue.

it has been decided by us, having met together, to select men and send them to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

So when they were sent off, they went down to Antioch; and after assembling the congregation, they delivered the letter.

King Agrippa, do you believe the [writings of the] Prophets [their messages and words]? I know that you do.”