The Twelve Disciples Flashcards

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Who were the twelve disciples?

A

Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, Judas Iscariot

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Which disciple denied Jesus three times?

A

Peter

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3
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Which disciple was known as ‘Doubting Thomas’?

A

Thomas

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4
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Which disciple was a tax collector before following Jesus?

A

Matthew

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5
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Which two disciples were brothers?

A

James and John

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6
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Which disciple betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver?

A

Judas Iscariot

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Which disciple was also called Levi?

A

Matthew

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8
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Which disciple was known for being a zealot?

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Simon the Zealot

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Which disciple was the first to be martyred?

A

James, son of Zebedee

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Which disciple was known as ‘the brother of Jesus’?

A

James, son of Alphaeus

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11
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Which disciple was also called Didymus?

A

Thomas

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12
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Which disciple was not present when Jesus appeared after his resurrection?

A

Thomas

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Which disciple was known for preaching to the Jews in Syria and Mesopotamia?

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Thaddaeus

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14
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Which disciple was also known as Nathanael?

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Bartholomew

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15
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Which disciple was called ‘the lesser’ to distinguish him from the other James?

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James, son of Alphaeus

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16
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Which disciple was present at the feeding of the 5,000?

A

Philip

17
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Which disciple was a fisherman before following Jesus?

A

Peter

18
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Which disciple was known for his fiery temperament?

A

Peter

19
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Which disciple was the first to recognize Jesus as the Messiah?

A

Peter

20
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Which disciple was also called Thaddeus or Lebbaeus?

A

Judas, son of James

21
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Which disciple was known for his skepticism?

A

Thomas

22
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Which disciple was the only one of the Twelve not Galilean?

A

Judas Iscariot

23
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Which disciple was known for his loyalty to Jesus?

A

John

24
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Which disciple was the youngest of the Twelve?

A

John