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Philip the Apostle (Greek: Φίλιππος; Aramaic: ܦܝܠܝܦܘܣ; Coptic: ⲫⲓⲗⲓⲡⲡⲟⲥ, Philippos) was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus according to the New Testament. Later Christian traditions describe Philip as the apostle who preached in Greece, Syria, and Asia-Minor.
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Jun 10, 2019 · Philip the Apostle was one of the 12 main disciples of Jesus Christ. He’s one of four people named Philip in the Bible, and he’s often confused with Philip the Evangelist, who plays a minor role in Acts.
Apr 2, 2024 · Saint Philip the Apostle (born, Bethsaida of Galilee—died 1st century; Western feast day May 3, Eastern feast day November 14) was one of the Twelve Apostles.
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Apr 15, 2024 · Here's what we know about the apostle Philip from Biblical accounts found in the Gospels. The interesting thing about Philip, one of Jesus’ 12 disciples, is that he was personally reached by Jesus himself.
Feb 18, 2019 · Profile and Biography of Philip the Apostle, Disciple of Jesus. Philip is listed as one of Jesus’ apostles in all four apostolic lists: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and Acts. He plays the largest role in John and appears little in the other gospels. The name Philip means “lover of horses.”.
Jun 10, 2018 · Philip the Apostle was one of the earliest followers of Jesus Christ. Some scholars speculate that Philip was first a disciple of John the Baptist because he lived in the region where John preached. Like Peter and Peter's brother Andrew, Philip was a Galilean, from the village of Bethsaida.
Philip the apostle, one of the original Twelve. In the gospel lists of apostles his name invariably occurs fifth ( Matt 10:3; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:14 ). The Early Church added “the apostle” to distinguish him from Philip the evangelist and deacon ( Acts 6:5 ).
