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==Synopsis==
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<th> [[Apostle Matthew|Matthew]] </th><th>  [[Apostle Mark|Mark]] </th><th> [[Apostle Luke|Luke]] </th><th> Acts
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<td> 1. Simon, who is called [[Simon Peter|Peter]]            </td><td> 1. Simon he surnamed Peter
  
The word Apostle is from the [[Greek]] "απόστολος" (apostolos) which means someone sent out or an emissary). The twelve apostles were [[Jesus]] disciples who were "sent forth" by Jesus to preach the [[Gospel]] to both Jews and Gentiles across the world.
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</td><td> 1. Simon, (whom he also named Peter,)         </td><td> 1. Peter
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<td> 2. Andrew his brother                    </td><td> 4. Andrew
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</td><td> 2. Andrew his brother                        </td><td> 4. Andrew
  
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<td> 3. [[Apostle James|James]], son of Zebedee                  </td><td> 2. James the son of Zebedee
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</td><td> 3. James                                      </td><td> 2. James
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<td> 4. [[Apostle John|John]] his brother                      </td><td> 3. John the brother of James
  
{{also}} [[Apostle (EBD)|Easton's Bible Dictionary entry on Apostle]]
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</td><td> 4. John                                      </td><td> 3. John
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<td> 5. Philip                                </td><td> 5. Philip
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</td><td> 5. Philip                                    </td><td> 5. Philip
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* [[Apostles Index]]
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<td> 6. Bartholomew                          </td><td> 6. Bartholomew
* [[Acts of the Apostles]]
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</td><td> 6. Bartholomew                                </td><td> 7. Bartholomew
* [[Apostolic succession]]
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<td> 7. [[Apostle Thomas|Thomas]]                                 </td><td> 8. Thomas
  
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</td><td> 8. Thomas                                    </td><td> 6. Thomas
* [[What is an apostle? (Anon)]]
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<td> 8. Matthew the publican                  </td><td> 6. Matthew
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</td><td> 7. Matthew                                    </td><td> 8. Matthew
  
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<td> 9. James, son of Alphaeus                </td><td> 9. James the son of Alphaeus
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</td><td> 9. James the son of Alphaeus                  </td><td> 9. James the son of Alphaeus
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<td> 10. Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus </td><td> 10. Thaddaeus
  
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</td><td> 11. Judas the brother of James            </td><td> 11. Judas the brother of James
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<td> 11. Simon the Canaanite                  </td><td> 11. Simon the Canaanite
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</td><td> 10. Simon called Zelotes                  </td><td> 10. Simon Zelotes
  
The word Apostle is from the [[Greek]] "απόστολος" (apostolos) which means someone sent out or an emissary). The twelve apostles were [[Jesus]] disciples who were "sent forth" by Jesus to preach the [[Gospel]] to both Jews and Gentiles across the world.
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<td> 12. Judas Iscariot                      </td><td> 12. Judas Iscariot
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</td><td> 12. Judas Iscariot                            </td><td>
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The subject of what an '''apostle''' is and what qualifications are required is very controversial today. It is the prevalent view among evangelicals today that the office of apostle has ceased. However, there are a number of Bible-believing churches that still operate the office of apostle.
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Latest revision as of 03:42, 13 December 2010

Matthew Mark Luke Acts
1. Simon, who is called Peter 1. Simon he surnamed Peter 1. Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) 1. Peter
2. Andrew his brother 4. Andrew 2. Andrew his brother 4. Andrew
3. James, son of Zebedee 2. James the son of Zebedee 3. James 2. James
4. John his brother 3. John the brother of James 4. John 3. John
5. Philip 5. Philip 5. Philip 5. Philip
6. Bartholomew 6. Bartholomew 6. Bartholomew 7. Bartholomew
7. Thomas 8. Thomas 8. Thomas 6. Thomas
8. Matthew the publican 6. Matthew 7. Matthew 8. Matthew
9. James, son of Alphaeus 9. James the son of Alphaeus 9. James the son of Alphaeus 9. James the son of Alphaeus
10. Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus 10. Thaddaeus 11. Judas the brother of James 11. Judas the brother of James
11. Simon the Canaanite 11. Simon the Canaanite 10. Simon called Zelotes 10. Simon Zelotes
12. Judas Iscariot 12. Judas Iscariot 12. Judas Iscariot