How many original disciples did Jesus have?

The Lord Jesus Christ had many disciples. Initially He selected 12 to accompany Him, also known as apostles (Mark 3:14-19) and later appointed other seventy (Luke 10:1). read more

The Lord Jesus Christ had many disciples. Initially He selected 12 to accompany Him, also known as apostles (Mark 3: 14-19) and later appointed other seventy (Luke 10: 1). read more

The 12 disciples/apostles of Jesus were the foundation stones of His church, several even wrote portions of the Bible. In Revelation 21: 14 we are told that the twelve foundations of the wall of the New Jerusalem will have in them the names of the twelve disciples/apostles. read more

While Jesus was on earth, His twelve followers were called disciples. The twelve disciples followed Jesus Christ, learned from Him, and were trained by Him. After His resurrection and ascension, Jesus sent the disciples out to be His witnesses (Matthew 28: 18-20; Acts 1: 8). read more