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Who Were the 12 Disciples?

The Names of the 12 Disciples (twelve apostles.)

We find the names of the disciples in the Gospel books of; Matthew 10:2-4, Mark 3:14-19 and Luke 6:13-16. You didn’t choose me. I chose you. (John 14:16)

Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; and James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; Philip and Bartholomew (Nathanael); Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus (James the Less), and Thaddaeus (Judas, son of James); Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed Him. (Matthew 10:2-4, emphasis added)

  • The first, Simon, who is called Peter
  • Andrew his brother(Simon 1.)
  • James the son of Zebedee
  • John his brother (James)
  • Philip
  • Bartholomew (Nathanael)
  • Thomas
  • Matthew the tax collector
  • James the son of Alphaeus (James the Less)
  • Thaddaeus (Judas, son of James)
  • Simon the Zealot
  • Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed Him(Jesus).