disciples – Bible Q

How many years did Jesus spend with his disciples before he was crucified?

Answered by BibleQ . November 2, 2019 - 10:35 pm

Here are a few facts that we know, to help try to answer this question: Jesus was baptized by John in the Jordan, probably in the 15th year of Tiberias (29AD) or very soon afterward. Jesus then went straight away out to the wilderness for 40 days. When John the Baptist was arrested, Jesus withdrew […]

What verse is there that has Jesus asking anyone to “submit” or “surrender” their will to his? Wouldn’t that be violating man’s free will to choose to follow his teachings?

Answered by BibleQ . May 17, 2012 - 11:12 pm

I don’t think Jesus uses the word “submit” or “surrender” when explaining to the disciples what is required of them, but he uses similar ideas. A small selection of verses with Jesus’ instructions to his disciples: Matthew 10:37-39: Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son […]

What was Judas Iscariot’s occupation before he was one of Jesus’ disciples?

Answered by BibleQ . March 22, 2012 - 7:08 pm

The Bible does not provide any information about Judas Iscariot’s occupation. We know only from John’s gospel that he was the son of Simon Iscariot. His role as keeper of the finances suggests that he may have had money handling experience as well as aptitude.

How old were the disciples of Jesus when they joined him?

Answered by BibleQ . November 5, 2011 - 9:25 pm

The Bible does not say explicitly, but there are a few hints that at least some of them were relatively young — probably teenagers or in their early 20s. In Jewish tradition, a young man began following a Rabbi between the ages of 12 and 30, and usually when he was less than 20. So […]

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How many years did Jesus spend with his disciples before he was crucified?

What verse is there that has Jesus asking anyone to “submit” or “surrender” their will to his? Wouldn’t that be violating man’s free will to choose to follow his teachings?

What was Judas Iscariot’s occupation before he was one of Jesus’ disciples?

How old were the disciples of Jesus when they joined him?

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