Apostle Bartholomew
Bartholomew appears in the apostolic lists. The New Testament does not narrate a separate episode under this name.
Perspective note
Shared subject; this bundled record was originally written with an Orthodox-informed editorial lens.
Tradition note
The identification of Bartholomew with Nathanael is traditional and plausible but is not stated explicitly by the New Testament.
Scripture
- Matthew 10:2-4 — Bartholomew is listed among the Twelve.
- Mark 3:16-19 — Bartholomew appears in Mark's list.
- Luke 6:13-16 — Bartholomew appears in Luke's list.
- Acts 1:13 — Bartholomew is named among the apostles after the Ascension.
- John 1:45-51 — Nathanael meets Jesus; later tradition often identifies him with Bartholomew.