Paul 12 & on Junia
Were there more than 12 Apostles? Jesus had the 12 walking with him. Paul was clearly noted after, 👉no one else in Scripture was called one, 👉nor were any women. Paul and Matthias While it is true that Jesus only had 12 apostles during his ministry on Earth, the term "apostle" can also refer to someone who is sent out on a mission or with a message. In this broader sense, the term can apply to Paul. The apostle Paul, who was originally known as Saul, had a dramatic conversion experience on the road to Damascus (Acts 9:1-19). He became a devoted follower of Jesus and spent the rest of his life preaching and teaching about Jesus to both Jews and Gentiles. In his letters, Paul claimed to be an apostle, and he was recognized as such by the early Christian communities. For example, in his letter to the Galatians, Paul wrote: "Paul, an apostle—not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead" (Galatians 1:1). P...