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apostles

apostles is a foundational biblical doctrine that shapes Christian understanding of God and His purposes.

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Overview

What does the Bible say about apostles? Browse 11 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

Topical Index

16 sub-topics from Nave's Topical Bible

A title distinguishing the twelve disciples, whom Jesus selected to be intimately associated with himself

Luke 6:13

Names of

Matthew 10:2-4Mark 3:16-19Luke 6:13-16Acts 1:13,26

Selection of

Matthew 4:18-22Matthew 9:9,10Matthew 10:2-4Mark 3:13-19Luke 6:13-16John 1:43

Commission of

Matthew 10Matthew 28:19,20Mark 3:14,15Mark 6:7-11Mark 16:15Luke 9:1-5+6 more

Unlearned

Matthew 11:25Acts 4:13

Miraculous power given to

Matthew 10:1Mark 3:15Mark 6:7Mark 16:17Luke 9:1,2Luke 10:9,17+4 more

Authority of

See COMMISSION OF, above and

Matthew 16:19Matthew 18:18Matthew 19:28

Inspiration of

Matthew 10:27Matthew 16:17-19Luke 24:45Acts 1:2Acts 13:9

Duties of

See COMMISSION OF, above, and

Luke 24:48John 15:27Acts 1:8,21,22Acts 2:32Acts 3:15Acts 4:33+5 more

Moral state of, before Pentecost

Matthew 17:17Matthew 18:3Matthew 20:22Luke 9:54,55

Slow to receive Jesus, as Messiah

Matthew 14:33

Forsake Jesus

Mark 14:50

Fail to comprehend the nature and mission of Jesus, and the nature of the kingdom he came to establish

Matthew 8:25-27Matthew 15:23Matthew 16:8-12,21,22Matthew 19:25Mark 4:13Mark 6:51,52+16 more

FALSE

2 Corinthians 11:13Revelation 2:2

Key Verses

1

Luke 6:13

A title distinguishing the twelve disciples, whom Jesus selected to be intimately associated with himself

2

Matthew 10:2-4

Names of

3

Matthew 4:18-22

Selection of

4

Matthew 10

Commission of

5

Matthew 11:25

Unlearned

6

Matthew 10:1

Miraculous power given to

7

Matthew 16:19

See COMMISSION OF, above and

8

Matthew 10:27

Inspiration of

9

Luke 24:48

See COMMISSION OF, above, and

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Matthew 17:17

Moral state of, before Pentecost

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