Jesus had twelve disciples/ apostles who were the original men who traveled and was taught by Jesus. These men had a large part in Jesus' ministry and were to carry on his teachings, which they did. Matthias was also a disciple of Jesus during this time and was counted as one of the original apostles when he was confirmed in the Book of Acts. Later we see a few other men in the New Testament who are called apostles, Paul being one of them. They indeed were apostles but were not of the group who were with Jesus in His ministry on earth. Barnabas and James, the Lord's brother were both called apostles.
Matthias the Apostle was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the Twelve Apostles. Before being chosen, Matthias was a witness to Jesus's ministry and resurrection.
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Matthias was chosen to replace Judas as one of the twelve apostles because he met the criteria set by the other apostles, which included being a witness to Jesus' ministry from the time of his baptism by John the Baptist until his ascension. Matthias was considered qualified to take Judas' place and continue the work of spreading the teachings of Jesus.
This was Matthias:-Act 1:21-26 WEB "Of the men therefore who have accompanied us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, (v.22) beginning from the baptism of John, to the day that he was received up from us, of these one must become a witness with us of his resurrection." (v.23) They put forward two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. (v.24) They prayed, and said, "You, Lord, who know the hearts of all men, show which one of these two you have chosen (v.25) to take part in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas fell away, that he might go to his own place." (v.26) They drew lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
Jesus fasted for 40 days before beginning his ministry.
The birth, ministry, sacrifice, and resurrection of Jesus.
Jesus was always there from the start.
John the Baptist lived in the wilderness for an unspecified amount of time before beginning his ministry.
The Jews
According to the Bible, Jesus fasted for 40 days and 40 nights before beginning his ministry on Earth.
Prior to beginning his ministry, Jesus was a Carpenter.
Jesus worked as a carpenter for an unspecified amount of time before beginning his ministry. The Bible does not provide a specific duration for his carpentry work.