We know that Peter had a mother-in-law. What other evidence from the Bible or other sources gives hints that these men were married?
2006-09-03 02:56:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, with the exception of John they were, but at the request of Jesus, they left their wives to follow him.
I don't know if this is clearly mentioned in the Bible, but remember that the Bible is not the only source of knowledge concerning the apostolic times, we also have a lot writings left by those who were taught directly or indirectly by the apostles.
2006-09-03 03:07:34 · answer #1 · answered by JLD 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As you indicated, Peter was married (Matthew 8:14).
Others were married as well, but we can't say for sure which ones. The below verse denotes that fact:
1 Cor 9:5 "Don't we have the right to take a believing wife along with us, as do the other apostles and the Lord's brothers and Cephas (Peter)"
2006-09-03 10:12:21 · answer #2 · answered by Seven 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know of any scripture that says any of them were married, but then I am not the Bible scholar I would like to be. It stands to reason that before they became apostles some of them were married, and after they chose to follow Christ this had to be a strain on their relationship with their wives, but I am sure that their first converts were their wives and this lead to an understanding of their mission.
2006-09-03 10:02:21 · answer #3 · answered by loufedalis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some were. I am sorry I cannot tell you exactly how. There were a large group of people that followed Jesus. So, more than likely, they had families that were with them. Just keep reading and if you can't find the answer, ask a religious leader on line. Shalom.
2006-09-03 09:59:36 · answer #4 · answered by makeitright 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do believe that some of the Apostles were married. I cannot gives you the verses. What is your point?
2006-09-03 10:25:25 · answer #5 · answered by morris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of them probably were and it would be surprising if most of them were not. You have to view them in their time history and culture, In that time era most Jewish men did get married. In their culture it would be unusual to be single, unless one was extremely poor or a criminal by Jewish law.
2006-09-03 10:10:17 · answer #6 · answered by Juniper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At that time and place (1st century Palestine) Every adult ablebodied Jewish male was married. It would have been remarked on if they had not been.
2006-09-03 10:06:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some of them, yes.
2006-09-03 09:57:58 · answer #8 · answered by neshama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋