The twelve apostles of Jesus Christ are:
- Peter (also known as Simon)
- Andrew (Peter’s brother)
- James (son of Zebedee)
- John (James’ brother)
- Philip
- Bartholomew (also called Nathanael)
- Thomas
- Matthew (the tax collector)
- James (son of Alphaeus)
- Thaddeus (also called Jude)
- Simon the Zealot (also called Simon the Cananaean)
- Judas Iscariot (who later betrayed Jesus and was replaced by Matthias)
These twelve were Jesus’ closest followers, chosen to be his primary disciples and sent out to preach and heal
