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| − | Philip was one of Jesus' | + | '''Philip''' was one of Jesus' twelve Apostles, as confirmed by the lists of the Apostles in the [[New Testament]] books of [[Gospel of Matthew|Matthew]], [[Gospel of Mark|Mark]], [[Gospel of Luke|Luke]], and in [[Acts of the Apostles|Acts]]. Philip is also mentioned in the [[Gospel of John]]. |
| − | Jesus called Philip, who brought Nathanael to Christ also. Philip spoke briefly with Jesus in connection with the miracle of the multiplication of the fishes | + | [[Jesus]] called Philip, who brought [[Nathanael]] to Christ also. Philip spoke briefly with Jesus in connection with the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes. |
| − | The Hellenistic | + | The Hellenistic [[Jew]]s from [[Bethsaida]] approached Philip to introduce them to Jesus. Also, just prior to the Passion, Philip asked Jesus to show the Apostles to the Father. |
| − | Philip | + | Before following Jesus, Philip may have been a disciple of [[John the Baptist]]. |
| − | + | [[Category:Biblical persons]] | |
Revision as of 14:18, July 16, 2007
Philip was one of Jesus' twelve Apostles, as confirmed by the lists of the Apostles in the New Testament books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and in Acts. Philip is also mentioned in the Gospel of John.
Jesus called Philip, who brought Nathanael to Christ also. Philip spoke briefly with Jesus in connection with the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes.
The Hellenistic Jews from Bethsaida approached Philip to introduce them to Jesus. Also, just prior to the Passion, Philip asked Jesus to show the Apostles to the Father.
Before following Jesus, Philip may have been a disciple of John the Baptist.