The original twelve disciples/apostles are listed in Matthew 10:2–4: “These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew James son of Zebedee, and his brother John Philip and Bartholomew Thomas and Matthew the tax collector James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Him.” However, even when Jesus was still on earth, the terms “disciples” and “apostles” were used somewhat interchangeably. They were then referred to as the twelve apostles. After his resurrection and ascension, Jesus sent the disciples out to be His witnesses (Matthew 28:18-20 Acts 1:8). The word “apostle” means “one who is sent out.” While Jesus was on earth, his twelve followers were called disciples. The word “disciple” refers to a learner or follower.
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