Apostle

The Apostles are the recipients of Jesus' direct command to stay in Jerusalem and wait — the core group entrusted with the mission He's about to launch.

The Apostle referenced here is Peter, whose rooftop vision becomes the hinge point of the chapter — God uses His chosen messenger to dismantle the assumption that the Gospel belongs to one group.

The apostles are part of the group that has already heard the Gentile news and are waiting to confront Peter — even Jesus's closest ambassadors need convincing that the mission has expanded.

Apostle is used here to underscore the severity of James's execution — Herod wasn't just arresting a random believer; he was eliminating one of Jesus' personally commissioned ambassadors.

Paul and Barnabas are called Apostles here as they face the same pattern Jesus warned about — preaching boldly and being persecuted for it.

The Apostles are the authority the Antioch church appeals to — sending Paul and Barnabas to Jerusalem means the community recognizes that this question requires the highest level of leadership to adjudicate.

The Apostles are referenced as the authoritative source of the council decisions Paul is distributing — their rulings on Gentile inclusion carry binding weight for these new communities.

The eleven apostles stand alongside Peter as he addresses the crowd — their unified presence signals this is not a solo act but the corporate witness of Jesus' chosen ambassadors.

The term is invoked in context of Stephen, described as a witness and martyr — the first to die for testifying to the risen Jesus, making his death the inaugural moment of Christian martyrdom.

The term applies here as Jesus formally commissions Paul on the Damascus road — appointing him as a servant and witness, effectively making the former persecutor one of the most consequential sent-ones in church history.

The Apostles are shown here in their communal leadership role — not just as preachers, but as the trustees of the community's shared resources, with property proceeds laid at their feet for distribution.

The Apostles are the ones Ananias brings the money to, making them the intended audience of the performance — the deception is staged specifically to impress them and the community around them.

The Apostles are here responding to the widow-care complaint — rather than defending themselves, they call an assembly and propose a structural solution, modeling healthy leadership under pressure.

The Apostles are notably the only ones who stay in Jerusalem while the rest of the church scatters — their decision to hold their ground in the city stands in contrast to the general flight.

The apostles are the leadership body Barnabas brings Saul to directly — the highest-trust inner circle of the Jerusalem church, whose acceptance of Saul effectively legitimizes his place in the movement.

The Apostles represent the first wave of Jesus' mission force, mentioned here as context for why He is now deploying a larger, second wave of 72 workers.

The apostles respond to Jesus' demanding teaching on forgiveness by asking for more faith, recognizing they can't meet this standard on their own spiritual reserves.

The Apostles are the very people Jesus had personally prepared for this moment — and yet they dismissed the women's resurrection report as an 'idle tale,' revealing how far even the insiders were from believing.

The term apostle is formally applied here for the first time in Luke to the twelve Jesus selects — distinguishing them from the larger disciple group as chosen ambassadors entrusted with His mission.

Apostle is the title used here specifically because the Twelve are returning from their first sent mission — they come back reporting what they accomplished as Jesus' authorized representatives.

Paul invokes the title apostle here specifically to counter accusations that he is self-appointed — he insists his role was assigned by God's will, not carved out by his own ambition.

The false Apostles appear here as a direct contrast to Paul — while they performed authority through polish and payment, Paul's apostleship is proven through an unmatched record of physical suffering for Christ.

Paul's apostleship is the core issue at stake throughout this letter — the Corinthians have been questioning whether he has genuine authority to speak for Christ.

The Apostles are described here as men put on public display like death-row prisoners — spectacles of suffering for angels and humans — in sharp contrast to the Corinthians' self-styled royalty.

The title Apostle is under dispute here — some Corinthians are questioning whether Paul qualifies, prompting him to establish his credentials through eyewitness experience and ministry fruit.

The Apostles are named as foundation-layers of the church alongside the Prophets — their testimony and teaching form the base upon which every subsequent believer is built.

Paul describes himself here as 'an ambassador in chains' — a striking image of apostolic authority meeting imperial imprisonment, as he requests prayer not for freedom but for faithful Gospel proclamation.