The Story of Bartholomew

Introduction

Bartholomew is named among the twelve apostles in the Gospels and Acts, always after Philip. Nothing else is recorded under this name. Matthew 10:3 · Mark 3:18 · Luke 6:14 · Acts 1:13

Many identify him with Nathanael, whom Philip brought to Jesus, because John names Nathanael and never Bartholomew. This is an inference, not a statement of the text. John 1:45–49 · John 21:2

Told in: Mark

Life at a glance

Named in

All four lists of the apostles Matthew 10:3 · Acts 1:13

Only what Scripture records. Where the Bible is silent, nothing is filled in.

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Events in the order Scripture presents them. Expand an event to read its passage here, or open the chapter in the reader.

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   Chosen as one of the twelve

   Mark 3:13–19

   Jesus appoints the twelve, Bartholomew among them.

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   Parallel account: Luke 6:12–16 · Matthew 10:1–4

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Mentioned across the Bible

Later passages that recall, mention or interpret Bartholomew. These are not new events in the person’s lifetime.

Direct reference

• John 1:45–51 — Nathanael, whom many identify with Bartholomew (an inference).
• Acts 1:13

Family and relationships

• Philip the apostleListed with himMatthew 10:3