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Twelve Disciples List - The Four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) give different variations of the Names of the Twelve Disciples which are found here in:
Mark 3:13-19, Matt 10:1-4, Luke 6:12-16. The Gospel of John does NOT give a List of the Names of the Twelve Disciples like the other Gospels do.
Below is a List of the 12 Disciples of Jesus, and some more detail about them.
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Simon Peter - is the Son of John
A.K.A. Peter or Cephas meaning "Rock" (Brother of Andrew) |
Occupation |
Characteristics |
Major Life Events |
What Jesus Said |
| Fisherman | Impulsive; later - bold in preaching about Jesus | One of Three in core group of Disciples (Peter, James, and John); recognized Jesus as the Messiah; disowned Christ and repented; preached Pentecost sermon; a leader of the Jerusalem church; baptized Gentiles; wrote 1 and 2 Peter. | Named him Peter & Cephas, which in Aramaic & Hebrew means "Rock" (John 1:42). Jesus called him "Satan" when he urged Jesus to reject the Cross; said he would become a Fisher of Men; he received revelation from God; he would disown Jesus; he would later be Crucified. |
Key Lesson |
Death |
Verses |
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| Christians falter at times, but when they return to Jesus, he forgives them and strengthens their faith. | He was reportedly Crucified, upside down, during the reign of Emperor Nero. | Matt 4:18-20 Mark 8:29-33 Luke 22:31-34 John 21:15-19 Acts 2:14-41 Acts 10:1-11:18 |
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Andrew is - Peter's Brother
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John - Son of Zebedee; James the Greaters Brother; "the Disciple whom Jesus loved"
"Sons of Thunder" (James & John) |
Occupation |
Characteristics |
Major Life Events |
What Jesus Said |
| Fisherman | Ambitious, Judgmental, later - very loving | Third disciple in core group; asked Jesus for a place of honor in his kingdom; wanted to call down fire on a Samaritan village; a leader of the Jerusalem church; wrote the Gospel of John and 1, 2, 3 John and Revelation. | Called James and John "Sons of Thunder"; said he would be a Fisher of men; would drink the cup Jesus drank; would take care of Jesus' Mother after Jesus' death. |
Key Lesson |
Death |
Verses |
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| The transforming power of the love of Christ is available to all. | He Died of Old Age. | Mark 1:19 Mark 10:35-40 Luke 9:52-56 John 19:26, 27 John 21:20-24 |
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James the Greater - is Son of Zebedee James the Greater; he & his younger
Brother John were called the"Sons of Thunder"(James & John) |
Occupation |
Characteristics |
Major Life Events |
What Jesus Said |
| Fisherman | Ambitious, short-tempered judgmental, deeply committed to Jesus. He did NOT write the Book of James. Jesus' half- brother James did; and that James was NOT a Disciple. | Also in core group; he and his Brother John asked Jesus for places of honor in his Kingdom; wanted to call fire down to destroy a Samaritan village; first disciple to be martyred. | Called James & John "Sons of Thunder"; said he would be a Fisher of men; would drink the cup Jesus drank. |
Key Lesson |
Death |
Verses |
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| Christians must be willing to die for Jesus. | James was killed by the sword by King Herod Agrippa (Acts 12:1-2). | Mark 3:17 Mark 10:35-40 Luke 9:52-56 Acts 12:1-2 |
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James the Less is - Son of Alphaeus; James the Less or James the Younger his Mother was called "the other Mary". Some think that Matthew & he were Brothers
because they were both the Sons of Alphaeus, but never called brothers. |
Occupation |
Characteristics |
Major Life Events |
What Jesus Said |
| Unknown | Unknown. He did NOT write the Book of James, but Jesus' half-Brother James did— and that other James was NOT one of the 12 Disciples. |
Became one of Jesus' Disciples | Unknown |
Key Lesson |
Death |
Verses |
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| Unknown | Was Stoned & Clubbed to Death in Jerusalem. | Matt 10:3 Mark 3:18 Luke 6:15 |
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Matthew is - Son of Alphaeus is also called Levi; Some think that Matthew & James the Less were brothers because they were both the Sons of Alphaeus, but never called brothers. |
Occupation |
Characteristics |
Major Life Events |
What Jesus Said |
| Tax Collector | Despised outcast because of his dishonest career | Abandoned his corrupt (and financially profitable) way of life to follow Jesus; invited Jesus to a party with his notorious friends; wrote the Gospel of Matthew. | Called him to be a Disciple. |
Key Lesson |
Death |
Verses |
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| Christianity is not for people who think they're already good; it is for people who know they've failed and want help. | He was killed with a halberd (a pike fitted with an ax head) in Nadabah. | Matt 9:9-13 Mark 2:15-17 Luke 5:27-32 |
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Philip was Tested by Jesus (John 6:5-6). There are Two Different Philips in the Bible. There is also Philip the Evangelist, who was 1 of 7 Believers appointed by the Apostles to care for the Widows & Needy (Acts 6:1-6). Philip the Evangelist Preached & did Miracles (Acts 8:4-6), and he shared the Scriptures with the Ethiopian in Gaza (great authority) & led him to Christ (Acts 8:26-39). He led Simon the Magician to the Lord (Acts 8:9-13).
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Occupation |
Characteristics |
Major Life Events |
What Jesus Said |
| Fisherman | Questioning attitude | Told Nathanael about Jesus; wondered how Jesus could feed 5,000; asked Jesus to show his followers God the Father; he and Andrew told Jesus that Greeks wanted to see him. | Asked if Philip realized that to know and see him was to know and to see the Father. |
Key Lesson |
Death |
Verses |
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| God uses our questions to teach us. | He reportedly suffered Martyrdom at Heliopolis, in Phrygia. He was severely flogged, imprisoned, and later Crucified. This is NOT the Philip mentioned in the Book of Acts | Matt 10:3 John 1:43-46; 6:2-7 John 12:20-22 John 14:8-11 |
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Bartholomew is also known as Nathanael
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Occupation |
Characteristics |
Major Life Events |
What Jesus Said |
| Unknown | Honesty & Straight forwardness | Initially rejected Jesus because Jesus was from Nazareth but acknowledged him as the "Son of God" and "King of Israel" when they met. | Called him "a true Israelite" and a man "in whom there is nothing False." |
Key Lesson |
Death |
Verses |
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| Jesus respects honesty in people - even if they challenge him because of it. | He was Tortured & Crucified in India. | Mark 3:18 John 1:45-51 John 21:1-13 |
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Thomas is known as The Twin; Didymus
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Occupation |
Characteristics |
Major Life Events |
What Jesus Said |
| Unknown | Courage & Doubt | Suggested the Disciples go with Jesus to Bethany — even if it meant death; asked Jesus about where he was going; refused to believe Jesus was risen until he could see Jesus alive and touch his wounds. |
Said Thomas believed because he actually saw Jesus after the resurrection. |
Key Lesson |
Death |
Verses |
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| Even when Christians experience serious doubts, Jesus reaches out to them to restore their faith. | He was reportedly killed with a Spear in India. | Matt 10:3 John 14:5; 20:24-29 John 21:1-13 |
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Thaddaeus - the Son of James (a.k.a. Judas) - he was the "good Judas"
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Occupation |
Characteristics |
Major Life Events |
What Jesus Said |
| Unknown | Unknown | Asked Jesus why he would reveal himself to his followers and not to the world. | Unknown |
Key Lesson |
Death |
Verses |
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| Christians follow Jesus because they believe in him; they do not always understand the details of God's plan. | He was Crucified at Edessa. | Matt 10:3 Mark 3:18 John 14:22 |
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The name Simon means "Hearkening" "Listening" "God has heard."
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Occupation |
Characteristics |
Major Life Events |
What Jesus Said |
| Unknown | Fierce patriotism | Became a Disciple of Jesus | Unknown |
Key Lesson |
Death |
Verses |
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| If we are willing to give up our plans for the future, we can participate in Jesus' plans. | He was believed to have been Crucified in what is today called Britain. | Matt 10:4 Mark 3:18 Luke 6:15 Acts 1:13 |
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Judas also known as the Betrayer
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Occupation |
Characteristics |
Major Life Events |
What Jesus Said |
| Unknown | Treacherous & Greedy | Became one of Jesus' Disciples; betrayed Jesus; killed himself. | Called him "a devil"; said Judas would betray Jesus. |
Key Lesson |
Death |
Verses |
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| It is not enough to be familiar with Jesus' teachings. Jesus' true followers Love & Obey Him. | He later committed Suicide by Hanging himself. | Matt 26:20-25 Luke 22:47-48 John 12:4-8 |
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Matthias was chosen to become the 12th Apostle after Judas Iscariot had committed suicide.
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