Who was Philip?
One of the twelve apostles
Philip the Apostle was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, chosen to be part of the inner circle of Jesus' disciples. He is mentioned in the New Testament Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, as well as in the book of Acts.
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Philip is best known for his encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8, in which he was directed by an angel to go and share the gospel with the eunuch. After this encounter, Philip was caught away by the Holy Spirit and appeared in Azotus, where he continued to preach the gospel. The exact birthplace and details of his death are unknown, but tradition holds that he was martyred in Hierapolis, in what is now modern-day Turkey.
- Name meaning
- Lover of horses
- Name origin
- Greek
- Role
- Apostle
- First mention
- Matthew 10:3
- Appearances in the Bible
- 35 mentions
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Who was Philip in the Bible?
Philip the Apostle was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, chosen to be part of the inner circle of Jesus' disciples. He is mentioned in the New Testament Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, as well as in the book of Acts. Philip is best known for his encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8, in which he was directed by an angel to go and share the gospel with the eunuch. After this encounter, Philip was caught away by the Holy Spirit and appeared in Azotus, where he continued to preach the gospel. The exact birthplace and details of his death are unknown, but tradition holds that he was martyred in Hierapolis, in what is now modern-day Turkey.
What does the name Philip mean?
The name Philip means “Lover of horses”. Origin: Greek.
Where is Philip first mentioned in the Bible?
Philip is first mentioned in Matthew 10:3.
How many times is Philip mentioned in the Bible?
Number of mentions in the Bible: 35.
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