The twelve apostles of Jesus are:
- Simon (Peter)
- Andrew (Peter’s brother)
- James (son of Zebedee)
- John (James’s brother)
- Philip
- Bartholomew
- Thomas
- Matthew (the tax collector)
- James (son of Alphaeus)
- Thaddaeus (also called Jude)
- Simon the Zealot
- Judas Iscariot (who later betrayed Jesus)
After Judas Iscariot's death, Matthias was chosen to replace him as the twelfth apostle
. These twelve men were Jesus’ closest followers, chosen to spread his teachings and build the early Christian church
