New Testament · Major figure
Philip
One of the twelve apostles of Jesus, often noted for his practical nature and role in bringing others to Christ.
Philip was a disciple from Bethsaida who followed Jesus early in His ministry and famously brought Nathanael to meet Him. He is distinguished from Philip the Evangelist, who appears later in the book of Acts. His interactions with Jesus, such as his request to see the Father, highlight the disciples' ongoing process of understanding the identity and mission of the Messiah.
In the text
- Verses
- 35
- Books
- 5
- First appears
- Matthew 10:3
- Last appears
- Acts 21:8
Where Philip appears
35 verses · 14 chaptersIn the same books
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- Simon26 versesA follower of Jesus known as the Zealot, distinguished from Simon Peter among the twelve apostles.
- Andrew12 versesA fisherman from Bethsaida and the first disciple called by Jesus, known for bringing others to the Messiah.
- Thomas12 versesOne of the twelve apostles, known for his honest struggle with doubt regarding the resurrection of Jesus.
- Pilate53 versesThe Roman governor of Judea who presided over the trial of Jesus and authorized His crucifixion.
- Mary39 versesThe mother of Jesus Christ, chosen by God to bear the Savior through the power of the Holy Spirit.
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