Who was Philip?

One of the twelve apostles

The story of Philip

Philip - Apostle
Philip - Apostle
Died: 80Apostle

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.

Name meaning

"Lover of horses"

Name origin

Greek

Role

Apostle

First mention

Matthew 10:3

Appearances in the Bible

42 mentions

Philip in the Bible

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Matthew

Chapter 10

Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Apostles

Jesus sends out the twelve apostles to spread His message and perform miracles.

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Matthew

Chapter 14

Feeding the Five Thousand and Walking on Water

Jesus feeds the 5,000 and walks on water.

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Matthew

Chapter 16

The Demand for a Sign

Jesus speaks about His coming death and resurrection.

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Mark

Chapter 3

Choosing the Twelve Apostles

Jesus is accused of blasphemy and performs more miracles.

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Mark

Chapter 6

Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Apostles

Jesus is rejected by His own people, sends out the twelve apostles, and performs more miracles.

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Mark

Chapter 8

Peter's Confession, Jesus Foretells Death

Jesus feeds the 4,000 and teaches about the yeast of the Pharisees.

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Luke

Chapter 3

The Ministry of John the Baptist

John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus, who begins His ministry with a baptism and the descent of the Holy Spirit.

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Luke

Chapter 6

The Sermon on the Plain

Jesus teaches the Sermon on the Plain, including the Beatitudes.

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John

Chapter 1

The Word Became Flesh

John writes an introduction to his gospel, describing Jesus as the Word of God who was with God and was God from the beg...

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John

Chapter 6

Feeding the Five Thousand, Walking on Water

Jesus feeds the 5,000 and teaches about the bread of life.

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John

Chapter 12

The Entry into Jerusalem

Jesus enters Jerusalem as a king and teaches about His death and resurrection.

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John

Chapter 14

Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit

Jesus teaches about the Father, the Holy Spirit and the way to Him.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 1

The Ascension of Jesus and the Selection of Matthias

The Holy Spirit descends on the apostles at Pentecost, and they begin to preach and perform miracles in Jerusalem.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 6

The Appointment of the Seven

The apostles choose seven men to help with the ministry, and Stephen becomes the first martyr for the faith.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 8

The Conversion of Saul

Saul (later known as Paul) is converted to Christianity and begins to preach.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 16

The Third Missionary Journey of Paul

Paul and Silas are arrested and imprisoned in Philippi, but an earthquake frees them and they continue their journey.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 20

The Farewell to the Ephesian Elders

Paul travels to Jerusalem and speaks to the elders of the church.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 21

The Arrest of Paul in Jerusalem

Paul is arrested in Jerusalem and brought to trial before the Roman authorities.

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Philippians

Chapter 1

Thanksgiving and Prayer

Paul greets the Philippian church and gives thanks for their partnership in the gospel. He prays for their growth in lov...

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Philippians

Chapter 4

Rejoice and Pray

Paul instructs the Philippians to rejoice in the Lord and to pray about everything. He shares his own experience of cont...

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1 Thessalonians

Chapter 2

Paul's Ministry among the Thessalonians

Paul describes his ministry among the Thessalonians, including how he came to them, how he taught them, and how he cared...

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