Jesus chose disciples primarily to prepare them to continue his ministry. In the Gospels, he called individuals to follow him, teach them about the Kingdom of God, and equip them to spread his message after his earthly ministry was complete. While the other options may have elements of truth, the main purpose was to train and empower his disciples to carry on the work of sharing his teachings and establishing the early Christian community.
Why did Jesus choose disciples?
to protect him from his enemies
to prepare them to continue his ministry
to provide for his needs
to preserve his words
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