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Brief Descriptions of
Important People in the New Testament


Brief Descriptions of
Important People in the New Testament

 

Important Person Description
Andrew One of Twelve Apostles, brother of Simon Peter
Augustus Emperor of Rome at time of Jesus’ birth
Baalzebub "Prince of demons"
Barabbas Prisoner released instead of Jesus
Barnabas "Son of Consolation,” a fellow worker with Paul
Bartholomew One of twelve apostles, in all lists, but not mentioned elsewhere
Caiaphas High Priest at time of Jesus’ trial
Cornelius Roman Centurion, first Gentile convert to Christianity
Elizabeth Mother of John the Baptist, cousin of Mary
Gabriel Archangel who confirmed to Mary that she would give birth to Jesus
Herod Name of family of governors of Palestine from about 55 B.C. to end of First Century A.D.
James One of Twelve Apostles, brother of John; another person with this name was the brother of Jesus
John Apostle whom Jesus loved; wrote Revelation, one Gospel, three letters
John the Baptist Forerunner of Jesus, preached baptism of repentance
Joseph Husband of Mary, looked upon as the father of Jesus
Judas Iscariot, the Apostle who betrayed Jesus
Luke Companion of Paul, wrote third Gospel, Acts of Apostles
Mark Companion of Peter and Paul, author of second Gospel
Important Person Description
Mary Mother of Jesus
Mary Magdalene Most prominent of Jesus’ female disciples; a primary witness to His death and resurrection
Matthew One of the Twelve Apostles; writer of first Gospel; also known as Levi
Paul Saul; Missionary to Gentiles; formerly persecuted Christians
Peter One of the Twelve Apostles; original name was Simon; his name means "rock”
Phillip One of the Twelve Apostles; one of Seven Deacons, preached to Ethiopian eunuch
Pontius Pilate Roman governor of Judea during the time of Jesus’ public ministry and crucifixion
Priscilla Wife of Aquila, Christian convert in Corinth
Simon Original name of Apostle Peter; another Apostle, called the Zealot; another was a brother of Jesus
Simon Sorcerer Samaritan who was baptized and tried to buy an apostleship
Stephen One of original Seven Deacons, first Christian martyr
Tabitha Also known as Dorcas, a righteous woman who died and was resurrected through Peter
Thaddeus One of Twelve Apostles, also known as Lebbeus or Judas
Thomas The Apostle who doubted; a twin
Tiberius Emperor (Caesar) of Rome during Christ’s public ministry
Timothy Companion of Paul; young evangelist; his mother was Eunice, and grandmother was Lois
Zebedee A fisherman; father of Apostles James and John
 
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