Philip (the apostle)

Definition

Philip the apostle was one of the original twelve disciples of Jesus. He was from the town of Bethsaida.

• Philip brought Nathanael to meet Jesus.
• Jesus questioned Philip about how to provide food for a crowd of over 5,000 people.
• At the last Passover supper that Jesus ate with his disciples, he talked to them about God, his Father. Philip asked Jesus to show them the Father.
• Some languages may prefer to spell this Philip’s name in a different way from the other Philip (the evangelist) to avoid confusion.

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(See also: Philip)

Bible References

• Acts 1:14
• John 1:44
• John 6:6
• Luke 6:14
• Mark 3:17-19

Word Data

• Strong’s: G53760