Apostles

Truly the signs of an apostle were worked among you in all patience, in signs and wonders and mighty works.

By the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. They were all with one accord in Solomon’s porch. — read the full passage →

Now the names of the twelve apostles are these. The first, Simon, who is called Peter; Andrew, his brother; James the son of Zebedee; John, his brother; — read the full passage →

He went up into the mountain, and called to himself those whom he wanted, and they went to him. — read the full passage →

He said to them, “Go into all the world, and preach the Good News to the whole creation.

He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers;

being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone;

He called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. — read the full passage →

Jesus said to them, “Most certainly I tell you that you who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on the throne of his glory, you also will sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul, having passed through the upper country, came to Ephesus, and found certain disciples. — read the full passage →

Now when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all with one accord in one place. — read the full passage →

“‘Don’t turn to those who are mediums, nor to the wizards. Don’t seek them out, to be defiled by them. I am Yahweh your God.

Therefore, holy brothers, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Jesus;

God has set some in the assembly: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracle workers, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, and various kinds of languages.

Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and had perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled. They recognized that they had been with Jesus.

until the day in which he was received up, after he had given commandment through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen.

Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

In these days, he went out to the mountain to pray, and he continued all night in prayer to God. — read the full passage →

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth.”

When they had come in, they went up into the upper room, where they were staying; that is Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James.

When it was day, he called his disciples, and from them he chose twelve, whom he also named apostles:

The first book I wrote, Theophilus, concerned all that Jesus began both to do and to teach, — read the full passage →

Simon, to whom he gave the name Peter; — read the full passage →

Go,and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

He called to himself his twelve disciples, and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every sickness. — read the full passage →

The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them twelve names of the twelve Apostles of the Lamb.

With great power, the apostles gave their testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Great grace was on them all.

He called to himself his twelve disciples, and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every sickness.

As Jesus passed by from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax collection office. He said to him, “Follow me.” He got up and followed him.

“I know your works, and your toil and perseverance, and that you can’t tolerate evil men, and have tested those who call themselves apostles, and they are not, and found them false.

For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as Christ’s apostles.

Greet Andronicus and Junia, my relatives and my fellow prisoners, who are notable among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.

“Of the men therefore who have accompanied us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,

In these days, Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples (and the number of names was about one hundred twenty), and said, — read the full passage →

They went out, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word by the signs that followed. Amen.

But when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of it, they tore their clothes, and sprang into the multitude, crying out,

He called to himself the twelve, and began to send them out two by two; and he gave them authority over the unclean spirits.

But of the other apostles I saw no one, except James, the Lord’s brother.

You didn’t choose me, but I chose you, and appointed you, that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain; that whatever you will ask of the Father in my name, he may give it to you.

Judas (not Iscariot) said to him, “Lord, what has happened that you are about to reveal yourself to us, and not to the world?”

When it was day, he called his disciples, and from them he chose twelve, whom he also named apostles: — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Matthew; Thomas; James, the son of Alphaeus; Simon, who was called the Zealot;

Now the names of the twelve apostles are these. The first, Simon, who is called Peter; Andrew, his brother; James the son of Zebedee; John, his brother;

Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Haven’t I seen Jesus Christ, our Lord? Aren’t you my work in the Lord?

In these days, he went out to the mountain to pray, and he continued all night in prayer to God.

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,

The things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.

nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia. Then I returned to Damascus.

Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles,

Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. — read the full passage →

He called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.

Go,and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, — read the full passage →

Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying, — read the full passage →

through whom we received grace and apostleship, for obedience of faith among all the nations, for his name’s sake;

They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and prayer.

So when they had eaten their breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I have affection for you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” — read the full passage →

He appointed twelve, that they might be with him, and that he might send them out to preach,

Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. — read the full passage →

After six days, Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John his brother, and brought them up into a high mountain by themselves.

He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers; — read the full passage →

Simon the Canaanite; and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.

He called to himself his twelve disciples, and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every sickness. — read the full passage →

Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

beginning from the baptism of John, to the day that he was received up from us, of these one must become a witness with us of his resurrection.”

But you are those who have continued with me in my trials. — read the full passage →

teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his lord.

Then he came to Simon Peter. He said to him, “Lord, do you wash my feet?” — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Simon, whom he also named Peter; Andrew, his brother; James; John; Philip; Bartholomew;

Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →

Let their habitation be desolate. Let no one dwell in their tents.

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John, — read the full passage →

That which was from the beginning, that which we have heard, that which we have seen with our eyes, that which we saw, and our hands touched, concerning the Word of life

Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained a like precious faith with us in the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ: — read the full passage →

and when they perceived the grace that was given to me, James and Cephas and John, they who were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcision.

Now about that time, King Herod stretched out his hands to oppress some of the assembly. — read the full passage →

We are His witnesses of these things; and so also is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.”

and killed the Prince of life, whom God raised from the dead, to which we are witnesses.

This Jesus God raised up, to which we all are witnesses.

Jesus therefore said to them again, “Peace be to you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.”

Jesus said these things, and lifting up his eyes to heaven, he said, “Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may also glorify you; — read the full passage →

You will also testify, because you have been with me from the beginning.

Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going. How can we know the way?” — read the full passage →

You are witnesses of these things.

He said to them, “What things?” They said to him, “The things concerning Jesus, the Nazarene, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people;

The seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!”

But they didn’t understand this saying. It was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it, and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.

He called to himself the twelve, and began to send them out two by two; and he gave them authority over the unclean spirits. — read the full passage →

Andrew; Philip; Bartholomew; Matthew; Thomas; James, the son of Alphaeus; Thaddaeus; Simon the Zealot;

and to have authority to heal sicknesses and to cast out demons:

Jesus sent these twelve out, and commanded them, saying, “Don’t go among the Gentiles, and don’t enter into any city of the Samaritans.

“To the angel of the assembly in Ephesus write: “He who holds the seven stars in his right hand, he who walks among the seven golden lamp stands says these things: — read the full passage →

For we did not follow cunningly devised fables, when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of the mind, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.

When his disciples, James and John, saw this, they said, “Lord, do you want us to command fire to come down from the sky, and destroy them, just as Elijah did?”

“Let these words sink into your ears, for the Son of Man will be delivered up into the hands of men.”

That which was from the beginning, that which we have heard, that which we have seen with our eyes, that which we saw, and our hands touched, concerning the Word of life — read the full passage →

As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.