The 12 Apostles of Jesus Christ were individuals chosen by Jesus to be his closest disciples and witnesses to his teachings and ministry. Here is a summary list of the 12 Apostles along with scriptural citations from the New Testament:
1. Simon Peter: Often considered the leader of the Apostles. He was a fisherman from Bethsaida and brother of Andrew. (Matthew 4:18-20; Mark 1:16-18; Luke 5:1-11)
2. Andrew: Brother of Simon Peter and also a fisherman from Bethsaida. (Matthew 4:18-20; Mark 1:16-18; Luke 5:1-11)
3. James, son of Zebedee: He, along with his brother John, was a fisherman and part of Jesus’ inner circle. (Matthew 4:21-22; Mark 1:19-20; Luke 5:10)
4. John: Brother of James, also a fisherman, and known as the “beloved disciple.” (Matthew 4:21-22; Mark 1:19-20; Luke 5:10)
5. Philip: From Bethsaida, he was one of the earliest disciples called by Jesus. (John 1:43-48; John 6:5-7)
6. Bartholomew: Often identified with Nathanael, he was from Cana in Galilee. (Matthew 10:3; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:14; John 1:45-49)
7. Thomas: Often called “Doubting Thomas,” he was known for questioning the resurrection of Jesus. (Matthew 10:3; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:15; John 11:16; John 20:24-29)
8. Matthew (Levi): A former tax collector who became one of Jesus’ disciples. (Matthew 9:9; Mark 2:14; Luke 5:27-28)
9. James, son of Alphaeus: Little is known about him from the Scriptures. (Matthew 10:3; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:15)
10. Thaddaeus (Judas, son of James): Also known as Lebbaeus, he is one of the lesser-known Apostles. (Matthew 10:3; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:16; Acts 1:13)
11. Simon the Zealot: His background may suggest that he was a member of the Zealot political movement. (Matthew 10:4; Mark 3:18)
12. Judas Iscariot: Infamous for betraying Jesus, leading to his crucifixion. He was replaced by Matthias after his death. (Matthew 10:4; Mark 3:19; Luke 6:16; John 6:70-71; Acts 1:16-26)
Please note that the scriptural citations mentioned above are not exhaustive, but they provide references for the main passages in the New Testament where these Apostles are mentioned.