Saul of Tarsus also known as 'Apostle' Paul.
Even though Paul never did meet Jesus, he always claimed and worked for Jesus as his apostle.
The apostle Thomas first failed to believe that the other disciples had seen Jesus after he was crucified. But as he refused to believe them, he is refered to as the doubting Thomas.
No, no one is a slave to Jesus. He never forced anyone to follow him.
When Jesus first saw Levi He thought, "here is a man that needs salvation and understanding of the Gospel because I am going to call him to be my disciple and he will become an apostle." All Jesus saw was a man collecting taxes.
John became an apostle because he was chosen by Jesus to be one of the twelve disciples. Jesus saw something in John that made him suitable for carrying on his teachings and spreading his message after his death. John's close relationship with Jesus and his dedication to the ministry played a crucial role in his selection as an apostle.
Simeon, who saw the baby Jesus, was neither an apostle or disciple. He was a prophet and teacher. Simon Peter was also referred to as Simeon, in which case he was both an apostle and disciple.
Andrew as an apostle of Jesus - his first apostle.
John was the apostle that Jesus loved.
No, John the Apostle was not directly related to Jesus.
No Stephen was not a apostle of Jesus Christ.He joined the apostles later on.
The first apostle to follow Jesus was Simon Peter.
The last apostle chosen by Jesus was Judas Iscariot.