2007-07-13 12:45:54 · 16 answers · asked by George 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
When Jesus claimed for prophethood after martyrdom of John. Nobody accepted him. Then one day he went to river and found 12 person washing clothes. He told them come i l tell u method of washing hearts. They followed him. And according to bible these 12 were for twelve tribes of Israel. because before leaving this world he assigned them duties to these tribe in the following words:
5 These, twelve Jesus sent out and commanded them, saying: “Do not go into the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter a city of the Samaritans.
6 “But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
7 “And as you go, preach, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ (Mathew 10:5-7)
2007-07-13 17:44:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He didn't he had 14 all together. You forget the Apostle elected to replace Judas and Paul Who became Apostle of Christ after the Crucifixion.
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2007-07-13 19:54:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
To guide and lead the Church he built through the power of the Holy Spirit. The Apostles in turn selected bishops and so on inorder to guide his Church throughout the ages. God bless.
2007-07-13 19:48:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 4000 years ago, a man named Jacob (whose name was changed to "Israel") had 12 sons who later became the ancestors of the Tribes of Israel. At different times, for various reasons, the Bible will list the 12 Tribes of Israel but will include exclude two of Jacob's sons and replace them with two sons of Joseph (who was one of Jacob's sons).
2007-07-13 19:48:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
The same reason why Horus, Attis, Dionysus, and other ancient sun-gods had them. There are 12 months in a year.
2007-07-13 19:49:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because he believed 13 was an unlucky number.
2007-07-13 19:51:33 · answer #6 · answered by Grendel's Father 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because there were thirteen seats at The Last Supper.
2007-07-13 19:48:22 · answer #7 · answered by Holy Holly 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because 11 was not enough and 13 was too many.
2007-07-13 19:49:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
to parallel the 12 Tribes of Israel.
2007-07-13 19:48:44 · answer #9 · answered by James O 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Because he liked men, and variety is the spice of life.
2007-07-13 19:48:35 · answer #10 · answered by chazzychef 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋