Bartholomew
Bartholomew was one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus.
The name Bartholomew means “a son that suspends the waters”
MaleApostleNew Testament eraNew Testament4 books4 verses
Summary
An apostle living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Matthew 10:3; only referred to as Bartholomew (Βαρθολομαῖος).
Events
Dates are approximate
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- ΒαρθολομαῖοςBartholomew
Mentions
- Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;
- Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot,
- Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew;
- When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.