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Bartholomew
Meaning: son of Tolmai (Bar-Tolmai)
Bartholomew is one of the 12 apostles (Matthew 10:3; Acts 1:13).
He is widely believed to be that same man as Nathanael (John 1:45-51), of whom Jesus said, “Behold, truly an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!” In the synoptic gospels Philip and Bartholomew are always mentioned together, while Nathanael is never mentioned; in the fourth gospel, on the other hand, Philip and Nathanael are similarly mentioned together, but nothing is said of Bartholomew.
This disciple of Christ is listed in all 4 New Testament Apostle lists (Matthew 10:3, Mark 3:18, Luke 6:14, Acts 1:13).
He is likely from Cana in Galilee.
He witnessed Jesus' ministry, miracles, resurrection, and received the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
He was one of the disciples to whom our Lord appeared at the Sea of Tiberias after his resurrection (John 21:2).
He was also a witness of Christ’s Ascension off the Earth (Acts 1:4, 12-13).
Outside of Scripture, it is said that he was martyred (traditionally flayed alive and beheaded) in Armenia around 69-71 AD.
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