The disciples of Jesus, often referred to as the Twelve Apostles, were a group of followers who were chosen by Jesus to spread his teachings and to continue his work after his death. Here are the names of the Twelve Apostles:
- Simon Peter - Often considered the leader of the apostles; a fisherman by trade.
- James - The son of Zebedee; one of the "Sons of Thunder."
- John - The brother of James; often referred to as "the beloved disciple."
- Andrew - The brother of Peter; also a fisherman.
- Philip - Known for bringing Nathanael to Jesus.
- Bartholomew - Also referred to as Nathanael; known for his honesty.
- Matthew - A tax collector before following Jesus; also known as Levi.
- Thomas - Often referred to as "Doubting Thomas" for his initial disbelief in Jesus' resurrection.
- James - The son of Alphaeus, sometimes called James the Less.
- Thaddeus - Also known as Judas (not Iscariot); sometimes referred to as Lebbaeus.
- Simon the Zealot - A member of a revolutionary group that sought to overthrow Roman rule.
- Judas Iscariot - Known for betraying Jesus for thirty pieces of silver.
After Jesus' resurrection and ascension, these apostles played crucial roles in spreading Christianity and establishing the early Church. There were also other followers of Jesus, including women such as Mary Magdalene, who were significant in his ministry.