can u guys tell me the 12 names
2007-01-13 07:25:13 · 14 answers · asked by jennifer coolio 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Simon. More generally known as Peter. The brother of Andrew. A fisherman from the Sea of Galilee. Considered to be the most impulsive of the group, always ready to speak up, and swing a sword on occasion (e.g. the cutting off of a man's ear at the time of Jesus' arrest - see The Fateful Night). Some traditions hold that he was eventually crucified, upside down, by the Romans. There has been a very long debate as to whether or not he was actually the first pope.
Andrew. He was active in bringing people to Jesus, including his brother Peter.
James. James was the older brother of John. He was the first of The Twelve to be martyred.
John. See The Apostle John and The Island Of Patmos
Philip. From Bethsaida, as were Andrew and Peter. Eventually martyred, possibly at Hierapolis.
Bartholomew. He was one of the disciples to whom Jesus appeared at the Sea of Tiberias after His resurrection. He was also a witness of the Ascension.
Thomas. He was also called Didymus which is the Greek version of his name. Not easily convinced, he has the nickname "Doubting Thomas" because he wanted to actually see and touch Jesus after His Resurrection. Certainly a good witness for us today, because he wanted indisputable proof of what he was expected to report about, and he got it.
Matthew. Formerly a tax-collector at Capernaum, he became one of the more prominent apostles.
James. Known as James the Younger, or James the Less, he wrote the epistle which bears his name.
Thaddaeus. Also known as "Judas the brother of James;" while John probably referring to the same person, speaks of "Judas, not Iscariot."
Simon the Zealot. The Zealots were a nationalistic sect with very strong political views. There seemed to be a wide variety of personalities among the apostles.
Judas Iscariot. The traitor.
Matthias. To bring the number back up to twelve after Judas fell away, Matthias was chosen by the remaining eleven apostles.
God Bless You
2007-01-13 07:29:46 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The current 12 apostles or the original 12 apostles called by Jesus? I imagine you are referring to the original. Let me know if you'd like to know more about the current 12.
Original:
Andrew.
James.
John.
Peter
Philip.
Bartholomew.
Thomas. He was also called Didymus
Matthew. .
James.
Thaddaeus.
Simon
Judas Iscariot.
Matthias.
2007-01-13 15:49:08 · answer #2 · answered by neil_ritz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. this is found in the Bible at Matthew 10:2-4: The names of the twelve apostles are these: First, Simon, the one called Peter, and Andrew his brother; and James the [son] of Zeb′e·dee and John his brother;  Philip and Bar·thol′o·mew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the [son] of Al·phae′us, and Thad·dae′us;  Simon the Ca·na·nae′an, and Judas Is·car′i·ot, who later betrayed him.
2007-01-13 15:28:54 · answer #3 · answered by babydoll 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
1. simon//peter or cephas
2. James (the elder) // --none--
3. John (the beloved disciple) // --none-- (although BOTH James and John we also called "sons of thunder" or "Boanerges")
4. Andrew (brother of simon) // --none--
5. Philip // --none--
6. Nathanael // Bartholomew
7. Thomas // Didymous
8. Matthew // Levi
9. James (the younger, the less) // --none--
10. Jude // Thaddeus
11. Simon // The Zealot
12. Judas // Iscariot
2007-01-13 15:29:55 · answer #4 · answered by I know computers, trust me. 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Dasher and dancer, prancer and vixen, comet and cupid, Donner and blitzen.
Oh wait a minute that's the wrong fairy tail.
Andrew.
James.
John.
Peter
Philip.
Bartholomew.
Thomas. He was also called Didymus
Matthew. .
James.
Thaddaeus.
Simon
Judas Iscariot.
Matthias.
Love and blessings Don
2007-01-13 15:33:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
What a wonderful question! This got people to really think. Even those who could only name the people from their favorite comedies. But they had to take the time to read the question and come up with a response.
Great question!
2007-01-13 17:14:12 · answer #6 · answered by Khandee K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simon
Andrew
James
John
Philip
Bartholomew
Thomas
James
Mathew
Simon the Canaanite
Judas Iscariot
2007-01-13 15:31:24 · answer #7 · answered by Michael V 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think like two of them where his brothers. I can exactly recall the exact verse, but it does explicitly say that they where his brothers. Also it mentions something of a sister.
But of course im sure scholarslike to dechiper the meaning. When other scholars like to point out that its context its used in, means exactly that.
2007-01-13 15:37:42 · answer #8 · answered by duffmanhb 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
John, Paul, George, Ringo,
I'm just kidding
2007-01-13 15:30:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
john,simon
james zebedee
judas ,peter,andrew ,matthew,thomas,bartholomew,james alpheus, phillip,matthias
2007-01-13 15:35:26 · answer #10 · answered by biggal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋