Of the 12 disciples chose by Jesus, the most mentioned is Peter, with 93 mentions in the four gospels and 63 in the remainder of the New Testament, (156 in all).
And a close second is John, with 100 mentions in the four gospels and 30 in the rest of the New Testament, (130 in all)
Disciple is mentioned 257 times in the Bible
The word "disciple" or "disciples" were mentioned in the Bible 294 times.
At Matthew 27:55 the first disciple 'mentioned by name' was-- "Now as it was late in the afternoon, there came a rich man of Ar·i·ma·the´a, named Joseph, who had also himself become a disciple of Jesus.
The twelve disciples as a literal term is mentioned at least four times in the Bible. They were more commonly refered to as just The Disciples. The literal word Disciple(s) can be found over 160 times in the Bible. Keep in mind however that anyone that believes in, follows and spreads the gospel of Jesus Christ can be considered a disciple. Hope this helps.
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Disciple is mentioned 257 times in the Bible
The word "disciple" or "disciples" were mentioned in the Bible 294 times.
There are many disciples or imitators of Jesus that were never mentioned in the Scripture or in today's world.
At Matthew 27:55 the first disciple 'mentioned by name' was-- "Now as it was late in the afternoon, there came a rich man of Ar·i·ma·the´a, named Joseph, who had also himself become a disciple of Jesus.
John the Apostle and beloved disciple. See Revelation 1:1,4 and 9.
His age is not mentioned in the Bible, yet he was the second youngest disciple of Christ, John being the youngest. (I could guess his age was around 30)
The twelve disciples as a literal term is mentioned at least four times in the Bible. They were more commonly refered to as just The Disciples. The literal word Disciple(s) can be found over 160 times in the Bible. Keep in mind however that anyone that believes in, follows and spreads the gospel of Jesus Christ can be considered a disciple. Hope this helps.
Mary Magdalene is indeed mentioned in the Bible. If you are referring to writings under her name, then these are not in the Bible because they contain details which are untrue.
Bartholomew was a disciple and follower of Jesus Christ. A specific job, or what he did before he meet Christ is not mentioned in the Bible.
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Jesus is the One. The most frequently mentioned man in the New Testament of Bible.
The word 'disciple' or 'disciples' appears in The Bible 294 times.