Apostle

Apostle here refers to the formal role being filled — the specific office of eyewitness and sent-one that Judas vacated, which the community determines must be restored to a full twelve.

The Apostles are cited here as evidence of the Church's Jewish roots — every one of Jesus's hand-picked ambassadors came from within Israel.

The apostles are among those who have heard the report about Gentile conversions and are now part of the audience holding Peter accountable — their acceptance will be crucial for what comes next.

The Apostles are named here as the specific threat that religious and political leaders want to silence, setting up why Herod moves against the church's most visible leaders.

The term Apostles is used here for Paul and Barnabas — notable because it extends the title beyond the original twelve, recognizing their role as authoritative sent messengers of the risen Christ.

The Apostles are the court of final appeal — their firsthand experience with Jesus makes them the authoritative voices the church looks to for settling this foundational doctrinal dispute.

Apostle is referenced here to underscore who did NOT correct Apollos — it wasn't an apostle or official church leader, but two ordinary tentmakers whose quiet mentorship proved equally transformative.

The eleven Apostles stand alongside Peter as he addresses the crowd, their collective presence lending weight and witness to his proclamation as Jesus's specially commissioned ambassadors.

The Apostles are noted here as having been mostly active through words up to this point — the miracle at the gate marks a shift into visible, physical demonstrations of God's power.

The apostles are serving as both witnesses and administrators in this community — their powerful resurrection testimony shapes the spiritual culture, while the resources laid at their feet fund care for the needy.

The apostles are referenced here as the recipients of the community's financial gifts — people were laying money at their feet as an act of communal trust, which Ananias and Sapphira exploited for social status.

The Apostles are here exercising leadership by calling a community meeting to address the food distribution grievance — modeling delegation and role clarity rather than trying to manage everything themselves.

The Apostles are the notable exception to the scattering — they remain in Jerusalem while ordinary believers flee, highlighting that the gospel's spread comes through unexpected people in unexpected places.

The apostles are the inner circle Barnabas brings Saul to meet — their acceptance being the critical validation that confirms Saul's standing within the movement he once persecuted.

The Apostles are referenced here as the first wave of sent-out missionaries, establishing context for why commissioning seventy-two additional workers represents a dramatic expansion of the movement.

The apostles respond here to Jesus' demanding teaching on forgiveness by making a direct request — 'Increase our faith!' — recognizing that the standard he's set is beyond their natural capacity.

The Apostles are gathered around the table with Jesus at his last meal — within the same evening they will argue about greatness, fall asleep in the garden, and scatter at his arrest.

The apostles are the ones who receive the women's report and flatly disbelieve it — a reminder that being close to Jesus was no guarantee of immediate faith.

The title Apostle is formally given here for the first time to the twelve Jesus selects — distinguishing them from general disciples as his specially commissioned representatives.

The apostle label is used here to highlight the irony Paul leans into — the man who just wrote fourteen chapters of breathtaking theology was also managing logistics, fundraising, and travel schedules.

The apostles are referenced here as the circle in which Andronicus and Junia were well regarded — a notable detail suggesting these two were recognized as significant figures in early Christian leadership.

The apostle's credentials are listed here to underscore the shock of his confession — Paul's missionary résumé makes his admission of internal powerlessness all the more striking and universally relatable.

Apostle is invoked here by contrast — Paul is pointedly honoring ordinary, unnamed servants rather than prominent apostles, arguing that faithful daily work deserves the community's recognition.

Apostle is the title Paul is defending here — his critics questioned whether he held this authority, and he argues his direct encounter with the risen Jesus and the transformed Corinthian community prove he does.

The original apostles are cited as human authorities whose endorsement Paul explicitly did not need — his commission came directly from Christ, making it independent of their approval.

The apostles are the authority figures Paul's critics kept pointing to, but here Paul reveals those same apostles added nothing to his gospel and instead extended the right hand of fellowship.