Was paul really an appostle , I mean did jesus ever speak of 13 appostles?

Answer 1

Paul is called an apostle at

Gal 1:1Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father,

Jesus is also called an apostle:

Heb 3:1Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.

Barnabas is also called an apostle in the book of Acts.

Answer 2

Though having strong conviction and proofs as to his own apostleship, Paul never included himself among “the twelve.”

Prior to Pentecost, as a result of Peter’s Scriptural exhortation, the Christian assembly had sought a replacement for unfaithful Judas Iscariot. Two disciples were selected as candidates, perhaps by vote of the male members of the assembly (Peter having addressed himself to the “Men, brothers”; Ac 1:16).
Then they prayed to Jehovah God (compare Ac 1:24 with 1Sa 16:7; Ac 15:7, 8) that He should designate which of the two he had chosen to replace the unfaithful apostle. Following their prayer, they cast lots and “the lot fell upon Matthias.”—Ac 1:15-26; compare Pr 16:33.

There is no reason to doubt that Matthias was God’s own choice. True, once converted, Paul became very prominent and his labors exceeded those of all the other apostles. (1Co 15:9, 10) Yet there is nothing to show that Paul was personally predestinated to an apostleship so that God, in effect, refrained from acting on the prayer of the Christian assembly, held open the place vacated by Judas until Paul’s conversion, and thus made the appointment of Matthias merely an arbitrary action of the Christian assembly. On the contrary, there is sound evidence that Matthias was a divinely appointed replacement.

What, then, was the purpose of Paul’s apostleship? Jesus himself stated that it was for a particular purpose—not as a replacement for Judas—but that Paul might serve as an ‘apostle [sent one] to the nations’ (Ac 9:4-6, 15), and Paul recognized this as the purpose of his apostleship. (Ga 1:15, 16; 2:7, 8; Ro 1:5; 1Ti 2:7) This being so, his apostleship was not needed to serve as a foundation when spiritual Israel was established on Pentecost, 33 C.E.

Answer 3

Paul was an apostle called to the Gentiles whereas Peter was the apostle called to the Jews. There can be more than 13 apostles and there are even apostles now which God has restore to the church. Modern ministers called to the headship ministry of Jesus can be apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers - Ephesians 4:11.

Answer 4

Paul saw Jesus in a vision (all the others saw Jesus physically) so that is why he was considered an apostle.He was known as the 12th Apostle.

Answer 5

yes, Paul is an Apostle of our Lord Jesus...and he became an apostle after Jesus has been ressurected, after he has been taken up to heaven...
we know the story of Paul, Acts 9:1-19, Jesus talked to Paul to the road to Damascus...and Jesus at verse 5 introduce Himself to Paul...

Answer 6

The twelve apostles related to the time when Jesus was alive.
Paul did not come on the scene until after Jesus was back in heaven...as Jehovah God's son.

Answer 7

Paul was to be a "chosen vessel" to the Gentiles..,. while the others primarily focused on the converted or rather true Jews.

(Act 9:13) Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:
(Act 9:14) And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.
(Act 9:15) But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:
(Act 9:16) For I will show him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.

There was also Matthias, chosen to take the place of Judas...
(Act 1:25) That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.
(Act 1:26) And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

Answer 8

He`s the BEST. He was personally chosen and appointed by Jesus/God when Jesus went back to Heaven due to His capabilities, strength, loyalty to God once converted and indeed very USEFUL and effective.
12 apostles chosen to help Jesus while He was on His mission.

Answer 9

Judas who betrayed Jesus was not considered to be an apostle. in fact, Paul was the first ever missionary bring the good news to the European community.