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The apostles all came from Galilee and were mainly fishermen , even though Matthew was a tax collector.

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What is the significance of number 12 in the Bible?

It means completeness in an organizational setting. the twelve apostles, the twelve tribes of Israel, and so forth.


Do the 12 apostles in the sea have names?

No. The name "12 Apostles" collectively covers the numerous sandstone formations within the Twelve Apostles National Park along the Victorian coastline. There are more than twelve such formations (despite several of them collapsing in recent years), and only a few are named. London Bridge, for example, was the name of one which collapsed.


How did The Twelve Apostles turn to four?

The apostles went diffrent ways , Peter was in Rome, Thomas in India, Philip in Africa and so they became a small group. of four later on.


What is the significance of Jesus selecting twelve apostles?

AnswerSome say the significance was that there were traditionally twelve tribes of Israel Some say the significance was that there are twelve constellations in the zodiac. Some say both, one leading to the other.


Are the names of the apostles on the twelve gates of heaven?

No, the names of the 12 Tribes of Israel are on the Gates. The 12 Apostle's names are on the foundations of the wall of the city:Revelation 21:12-14New International Version (NIV) 12 It had a great, high wall with twelve gates, and with twelve angels at the gates. On the gates were written the names of the twelve tribes of Israel. 13 There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south and three on the west. 14 The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.In Scripture, the number 12 represents 'organizational beginnings.'