That custom and the use of a coronation ring ended with Pope Paul VI. [7] Today, the destruction of the ring's device with deep scratches is a symbol of the end of rule of the pope who used to wear that ring. It may be added here that the expressly missionary character of the apostleship seems to debar James, the Lord's brother, from any claim to the title. APOSTLE VESTMENT (RED) $749.99. In 1 Corinthians 15:7 James is contrasted with "all the apostles" rather than included in their number (compare His appeals in the latter case are grounded upon fundamental principles of morality common to heathen and Christian alike (1 Corinthians 5:1), or are addressed to the spiritual judgment (1 Corinthians 10:15), or are reinforced by the weight of a personal influence gained by unselfish service and by the fact that he was the spiritual father of his converts as having begotten them in Christ Jesus through the gospel (1 Corinthians 4:15). The distinction between the two classes was that while the prophet was God's spokesman to the believing church (1 Corinthians 14:4,22,25,30,31), the apostle was His envoy to the unbelieving world (Galatians 2:7,9). The identification of the Twelve as apostles finds its basis not only in the use of this title for them in the Gospel narrative, but also in the post-Easter task given to them by Jesus ( Matt 28:19-20 ; Mark 16:15-18 ; Luke 24:48-49 ; John 20:21-23 ; Acts 1:8 ). To them, as representing his church, he gave the commission to "preach the gospel to every creature" ( Matthew 28:18-20 ). [2], A letter written by Pope Clement IV to his nephew Pietro Grossi in 1265 includes the earliest known mention of the Ring of the Fisherman, which was used for sealing all the pope's private correspondence. Generally, popes of the past wore episcopal rings in keeping with the fashions of the time. A circle with a dot in the centre can signify the soul in completion. I believe what he taught. Apostolic Authority Having direct knowledge of the incarnate Word, and being sent out as authorized agets of the gospel, the apostles provided the authentic interpretation of the life and teaching of Jesus. Add to Cart. [citation needed] This custom was followed after the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI by applying two deep cuts, in the shape of a cross, on the signet with a chisel.[8]. They accompanied him in his journey, saw his wonderful works, heard his discourses addressed to the people, and made inquiries of him on religious matters. Yet there might be a tendency at first to do so, and to restrict it as a badge of honor and privilege peculiar to that inner circle (compare Acts 1:25). apostolos [ ajpovstolo" ]). I’ve since spent the past 11 months digging deeper and deeper, and finding the words of the prophets to have more meaning than ever with this revelation. Out of stock. Protocols set forth in Apostle Ellis’ book – but were arrived at independently of that book. Such documents were historically called papal bulls, named after the stamped bulla (seal) of lead.[3]. The Twelve formed the nucleus of this new people of God, corresponding to the twelve tribes of Israel, and signifying God's saving activity at work in Jesus and his followers. ( Jude 1:17-18 ). It is sometimes taken to represent Woman. A new ring is cast for each Pope as a general practice in tradition. [4] In breaking with this tradition, Benedict XVI had the Dean of the College of Cardinals give him the ring, which he then placed upon himself. Paul as the 12th apostle and the meaning of the title 'apostle' ... it has the ring of the terminology that this group is wont to invent and then use as if the rest of the world ought to be conversant with it. It is similar with silver ring, only the success and fortune in this case come from more abstract sources, not as material as it is with golden ring. Only after Pentecost were they empowered by the Spirit for their ministry of word and deed. Kamala Harris, 56, opted for a black face mask today and a bright purple coat for her visit to Cathedral of St.Matthew at Apostle. Article Images Copyright © 2021 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Bishops also wear a ring. Josephus employs it once (Antiquities17.11.1) in the classical sense of an embassy. [1] Since at least the Middle Ages it has been a tradition for Catholics meeting the Pope to show their devotion by kissing the ring. When the question of the observance of the Mosaic ritual by GentileChristians arose at Antioch and was referred to Jerusalem, it was "the apostles and elders" who met to discuss it (Acts 15:2,6,22), and the letter returned to Antioch was written in the name of "the apostles and the elders, brethren" (Acts 15:23). Since Ms. Cohen is a custom designer, she is able to tailor any one of her pieces to the customer's specific request. "Entry for 'APOSTLE'". His claim appears in his assumption of the apostolic title in the opening words of most of his epistles. During the ceremony of a Papal coronation or Papal inauguration, the Camerlengo traditionally slips the ring on the ring finger of the new Pope's right hand. We have four lists of the apostles, one by each of the synoptic evangelists ( Matthew 10:2-4 ; Mark 3:16 ; Luke 6:14 ), and one in the ( Acts 1:13 ). The definition of an apostle (from the Greek apostolos) is "one who is sent" or "one commissioned." General Editor. Sometimes three shells are shown without a sword. In Luke 24:48 and More often, however, Paul uses the term to refer to those who had been commissioned by the risen Lord to the apostolic task. The first is in specifically referring to the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. Barnabas is referred to as an apostle in ac 14:14 ( 11:22-24 ; 13:1-4 ). The episcopal ring of the pope is known as the "Ring of the Fisherman" (Latin: Annulus Piscatoris). Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. Etymology and Usage of the Term Pre-Christian use of apostolos [ajpovstolo"] in the sense of messenger is rare. Because their witness to Christ was guided by the Spirit ( John 15:26-27 ), the apostles' teaching was considered normative for the church. It is, however, generally used as designating the body of disciples to whom he intrusted the organization of his church and the dissemination of his gospel, "the twelve," as they are called ( Matthew 10:1-5 ; Mark 3:14 ; 6:7 ; Luke 6:13 ; 9:1 ). If any such tendency existed, Paul effectually broke it down by vindicating for himself the right to the name. Use of the Fisherman's Ring changed during the 15th century when it was used to seal official documents called papal briefs. $550.00 Apostles Vestments-Dorcas. In 2 Corinthians 8:23 and Phil 2:25 the word "messenger" is the rendering of the same Greek word, elsewhere rendered "apostle. James is considered here, and in Galatians 1:19, to be an apostle. After the martyrdom of James the Greater ( Acts 12:2 ), James the Less usually resided at Jerusalem, while Paul, "the apostle of the uncircumcision," usually travelled as a missionary among the Gentiles ( Galatians 2:8 ). It was abundantly clear that "he that wrought for Peter unto the apostleship of the circumcision wrought for (Paul) also unto the Gentiles" (Galatians 2:8). Question: "What is an apostle?" [9], "Sammlung Philippi - The Piscatory Ring (Anulus piscatoris) of Pope Benedict XVI", http://www.rcan.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/feature.display/feature_id/2886/index.cfm?CFID=8333862&CFTOKEN=72254101, "Pope Benedict's signet ring will be destroyed using special silver ... hammer to ensure documents it was used to sign will not be forged", "CNS STORY: Ring of retired Pope Benedict no longer can be used as seal", "Pope Francis eschews tradition with silver ring". Paul calls Andronicus and Junias apostles in Romans 16:7. This latter category, however, is understood differently by New Testament writers. 2co 4:6; Gal 1:16). And when this particular mission was completed and they returned to Antioch to rehearse before the assembled church "all things that God had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith unto the Gentiles" (Acts 14:27), they thereby justified their claim to be the apostles not only of the church, but of the Holy Spirit. The call of the apostle to his task might come in a variety of ways. In addition to understanding apostleship in terms of its basis in a divine call, Paul views the life of an apostle as being one of self-sacrificial service that entails suffering ( 1 Col 4:9-13 ; 15:30-32 ; 2 Col 4:7-12 ; 11:23-29 ). In the case of Matthias, additional qualifications come to light. All rights reserved. MENS CLERGY APOSTLE RING ( SEAL OF THE APOSTLE (S) ) $179.99. "Had the number been definitely restricted, the claims of these interlopers would have been self-condemned" (Lightfoot, Galatians, 97). (The "twelve apostles" of Revelation 21:14 is evidently symbolic; compare in 7:3 the restriction of God's sealed servants to the twelve tribes.) Their names are given in ( Matthew 10:2-4 ) and Christs charge to them in the rest of the chapter. As the head of the church at Jerusalem, he exercised a ministry of a purely local nature. Their first mission out of Jerusalem was to Samaria ( Acts 8:5-25 ) where the Lord himself had, during his ministry, sown the seed of the gospel. Salem Media Group. The Bible does not mention any rings or other tokens of love used in marriage ceremonies. Paul uses the word "apostle" in more than one sense. Judas Iscariot, one of "the twelve," fell by transgression, and Matthias was substituted in his place ( Acts 1:21 ). --First of all the mother-church at Jerusalem grew up under their hands, Acts 3-7, and their superior dignity and power were universally acknowledged by the rulers and the people. Archbishop and Metropolitan of the Roman Province, Coats of arms of the Holy See and Vatican City, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ring_of_the_Fisherman&oldid=1001114558, Articles with dead external links from September 2020, Articles with unsourced statements from October 2018, Articles incorporating a citation from the 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia with Wikisource reference, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 18 January 2021, at 09:02. [citation needed] This was done to prevent issuance of forged documents during the interregnum, or sede vacante. Their office. The apostolate was not a limited circle of officials holding a well-defined position of authority in the church, but a large class of men who discharged one--and that the highest--of the functions of the prophetic ministry (1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 4:11). And in Galatians 1:19 the meaning may quite well be that with the exception of Peter, none of the apostles was seen by Paul in Jerusalem, but only James the Lord's brother (compare the Revised Version, margin). Acts 15:13 ), Barnabas ( 1 Col 9:1-6 ; Gal 2:9 ; cf. His apostolic commission is to serve God primarily through preaching the gospel ( Rom 1:9 ; 15:19 ; 1 Col 1:17 ). These lists are roughly the same, representing four variant forms of a single early oral tradition. The New Testament highlights their function as apostles, without delineating in detail the authoritative nature of their office in relation to the church. Adapted from: Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society Volume 33 (1990) The release of The Gospel According to Jesus sparked a more spirited discussion than either I or my publisher anticipated.The book’s central premise is that the gospel summons sinners to yield to Christ’s authority. Although Pope Benedict XVI wore his Fisherman's Ring daily, it is no longer the custom for popes to wear it at all. Every detail is meticulously crafted to create a top notch product. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Around the relief image is the reigning Pope's Latin name. Head of the committee, Noami W. Randall recommended that the Church incorporate some kind of “badge of belief” into the doctrinal teachings for the boys and girls of the Church. per page. Detail of "Saint James the Greater" by Guido Reni, c. 1636-1638. B. Lightfoot, Galatians, pp. Although not confined to the Jews, the mission of the Twelve had special relation to the twelve tribes of Israel, as emphasized in the promise of Matthew 19:28. $650.00 Female Cassocks-Mary Magdalene. They were apostles, therefore, qua missionaries--not merely because they were the Twelve, but because they were now sent forth by their Lord on a universal mission for the propagation of the gospel. Add to Cart. apostolos [ajpovstolo"]). ( John 16:13 ) (5) Their world seems to have been pre-eminently that of founding the churches and upholding them by supernatural power specially bestowed for that purpose. Thus, their full apostolic vocation was realized only in the Spirit (John 14-17). Proud member In our visual age, the power and beauty that small details can (or should) have may be lost on us. James was a prophet and teacher, but not an apostle. Acts 14:4 Acts 14:14 ), and possibly others ( Ro 16:7 ). A golden ring symbolizes an easy way to success, compared to the latter. After his ascension he communicated to them, according to his promise, supernatural gifts to qualify them for the discharge of their duties ( Acts 2:4 ; 1 Corinthians 2:16 ; 1 Corinthians 2:7 1 Corinthians 2:10 1 Corinthians 2:13 ; 2 co 5:20 ; 1 Corinthians 11:2 ). —1Pe 3:1-5. This word is once used as a descriptive designation of Jesus Christ, the Sent of the Father ( Hebrews 3:1 ; John 20:21 ). 287-303. The committee was designed to help serve the children and youth of the Church. Put simply, each piece of clothing and each color has a different meaning and invites us to a deeper understanding of what is going on during the liturgy. There were great differences, no doubt, among the apostles of the primitive church, as there were among the Twelve themselves--differences due to natural talents, to personal acquirements and experience, to spiritual gifts. Their unique place is based not only on having witnessed the resurrection, but also on having been commissioned and empowered by the resurrected Lord to proclaim the gospel to all nations. ", But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the APOSTLES of our Lord Jesus Christ; How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts. MENS CLERGY ROBE CASSOCK WITH CHIMERE STYLE MERCY 2017. Envoy, ambassador, or messenger commissioned to carry out the instructions of the commissioning aget. Nowhere is this more pronounced than in the Gospel of John, where Christ's entire ministry is qualified by the term apostello [ajpostevllw] ("send"). It was the mission on which they were sent that explains the title. The Twelve were chosen out of a wider group both to be with Jesus as disciples and to be sent out to preach and teach as apostles. Our Lord chose them early in his public career They seem to have been all on an equality, both during and after the ministry of Christ on earth. For example, Luke-Acts uses the term "apostle" to refer almost exclusively to the Twelve, while Paul uses it in relation to a broader group of individuals. He is the only apostle whose death is recorded in scripture (Acts 12:2). Orr, James, M.A., D.D. Here ends the first period of the apostles agency, during which its centre is Jerusalem and the prominent figure is that of St. Peter. Paul's call came to him in a heavenly vision (Acts 26:17-19); and though this call was subsequently ratified by the church at Antioch, which sent him forth at the bidding of the Holy Ghost (Acts 13:1), he firmly maintained that he was an apostle not from men neither through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Him from the dead (Galatians 1:1). It's also one of the emblems of the 12 apostles. $635.00 Apostle … He is an apostle, "not from men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead" ( Gal 1:1 ). The authority of the apostolate was of a spiritual, ethical and personal kind. The Fisherman's Ring is a signet used until 1842 to seal official documents signed by the Pope. Their number implies that they were destined primarily to work among the children of Israel. Such signs and wonders, however, were clearly secondary to the apostolic functions of preaching and teaching. Pope Pius XII, for example, often wore a heavily ornate ring set with a stone. His encounter with the resurrected Jesus served as the basis for his unique claim to be an "apostle to the Gentiles" ( Rom 11:13 ). Custom designs are our specialty. Once during Mass I lifted up my head and saw that the priest was using a red color. The expression "all the apostles" in 1 Corinthians 15:7 seems to include more than the twelve referred to in verse 5. (6) The office ceased, a matter of course, with its first holders-all continuation of it, from the very condition of its existence (cf. Paul sets Barnabas as an apostle side by side with himself (1 Corinthians 9:5; Galatians 2:9; compare Acts 13:2; 14:4,14); he speaks of Andronicus and Junias as "of note among the apostles" (Romans 16:7); he appears to include Apollos along with himself among the apostles who are made a spectacle unto the world and to angels and to men (1 Corinthians 4:6,9); the natural inference from a comparison of 1 Thessalonians 1:1 with 2:6 is that he describes Silvanus and Timothy as "apostles of Christ"; to the Philippians he mentions Epaphroditus as "your apostle" (Philippians 2:25 the Revised Version, margin), and to the Corinthians commends certain unknown brethren as "the apostles of the churches" and "the glory of Christ" (2 Corinthians 8:23 the Revised Version, margin). But the explanation probably is, as Dr. Hort suggests, that since the Third Gospel and the Book of Ac formed two sections of what was really one work, the author in the Gospel employs the term in that wider sense which it came to have after the Ascension. It is a lifestyle which those that are that have developed a relationship with Christ possess. more info. But it seems very unlikely that even toward the end of the 1st century there would be a whole class of men, not only still alive, but still braving in the exercise of their missionary functions all the hardships of a wandering and homeless existence (compare Didache 11:4-6), who were yet able to bear the personal testimony of eye-witnesses to the ministry and resurrection of Jesus. It is clear, however, that he considered himself to be an apostle. As the Father sent his Son into the world ( John 3:17 John 3:34 ; 5:36-38 ; John 6:29 John 6:57 ; 10:36 ; John 17:3 John 17:8 John 17:18 John 17:21 John 17:23 ; 20:21 ), Jesus in turn "sends out" his disciples ( 4:38 ; 17:18 ) to continue and extend his mission. In Hebrews 3:1, the word was applied to Jesus Christ , who was sent by God: And so perceiving the grace that was given unto him, Peter and John, together with James of Jerusalem, recognized Paul as apostle to the Gentiles and gave him the right hand of fellowship (Galatians 2:9). Their commissioning by the risen Lord to worldwide witness ( Ac 1:8 ), however, was incomplete without the anointing of the Spirit. In similar vein, the apostle Peter, while not condemning the wearing of such ornaments, pointed out that spiritual adornment is far more important. MENS APOSTLE VESTMENT STYLE 02. When we come to the Didache, which probably lies beyond the boundary-line of New Testament history, we find the name "apostles" applied to a whole class of nameless missionaries--men who settled in no church, but moved about from place to place as messengers of the gospel (chapter 11). In the later Judaism, again, apostoloi were envoys sent out by the patriarchate in Jerusalem to collect the sacred tribute from the Jews of the Dispersion. The Pope himself wears an amethyst ring, among other jewels. For usage information, please read the Baker Book House Copyright Statement. (one sent forth ), in the New Testament originally the official name of those twelve of the disciples whom Jesus chose to send forth first to preach the gospel and to be with him during the course of his ministry on earth. We make one of a kind Bishop Rings that are original in form and structure. 1915. They recognized him as the Christ of God, ( Matthew 16:16 ; Luke 9:20 ) and described to him supernatural power ( Luke 9:54 ) but in the recognition of the spiritual teaching and mission of Christ they made very low progress, held back as they were by weakness of apprehension and by national prejudices. Paul bases his apostleship on the grace of God, not on ecstatic gifts or the signs of an apostle ( 2 Cor. In former times, a special coronation ring was placed on the pope's finger, designed very large since it was worn over the pope's glove. Add to Cart. Matthew and Mark identify the Twelve as apostles only once, and in each case, in the context of a missionary journey ( Matt 10:2 ; Mark 6:30 ). Except for Luke 11:49 and Acts 14:14, Luke applies apostolos [ajpovstolo"] only to the Twelve. ( Luke 24:48 ; Acts 1:8 Acts 1:22 ; 2:32 ; 3:15 ; 5:32 ; 13:31 ) Later labors and history. More than the act of sending, this word includes the idea of the authorization of a messenger. $890.00 Clergy Cassocks-Cyrus-For Sale In Norcross Georgia Order Yours today! Paul was greater than Barnabas or Silvanus, just as Peter and John were greater than Thaddaeus or Simon the Cananean. The Hebrews knew of “finger rings” and signets, earrings and nose rings. “Why was paul the thirteenth apostle?” I searched the bible and began finding many verses from paul that seemed to be opposite statements of Christ. Here the word designates function rather than status. In the past, a distinction was made between the pontifical ring (which would have a gemstone, traditionally an amethyst), and the ordinary ring (which would have the bishop's coat of arms or some other design engraved on it). It is hardly possible, however, to make out such a distinction on the ground of New Testament usage. Of the missionary work of the rest of the twelve we know absolutely nothing from the sacred narrative. That is what the Apostle Apostle said, did that when it was there was me whether I was in the streets whether I was on the journey of why because it is a lifestyle, it is not a gathering of people. Traditional Clergy Chimere with Fluting - Scarlet Red (Gk. There are four lists of the Twelve in the New Testament, one in each of the three Synoptic Gospels ( Matt 10:1-4 ; Mark 3:13-19 ; Luke 6:12-16 ) and one in Acts ( 1:13 ). "* The Greek word is G2727 κατηχέω, its transliteration is katēcheō, and its phonetic is kat-ay-kheh'-o. Quick Shop. Christ the Apostle Although there is only one explicit reference to Jesus as an apostle ( Heb 3:1 ), implicit references to his having been "sent" by the Father are found throughout the New Testament. In the New Testament history we first hear of the term as applied by Jesus to the Twelve in connection with that evangelical mission among the villages on which He dispatched them at an early stage of His public ministry (Matthew 10:1; Mark 3:14; 6:30; Luke 6:13; 9:1). Apostles and the Spirit The primary function of the apostles was to witness to Christ. It was characteristic of the apostles and necessary (1) that they should have seen the Lord, and been able to testify of him and of his resurrection from personal knowledge ( John 15:27 ; Acts 1:21 Acts 1:22 ; 1 Corinthians 9:1 ; Acts 22:14 Acts 22:15 ). Premium Pectoral Cross Pendant & Chain Set with Red Special Price $79.99 was $145.00. In addition to the divine call, the person must have been a disciple of Jesus from John's baptism to the ascension, and specifically a witness of the resurrection ( Ac 1:21-22 ). 92-101; H. Mosbech, ST2 (1948): 166-200; D. Mller, NIDNTT, 1:126-33; J. Munck, ST3 (1949): 96-100; K. Rengstorf, TDNT, 1:398-447; W. Schneemelcher, New Testament Apocrypha2 (1965): 25-34; R. Schnackenburg, Apostolic History and the Gospel, pp. James the son of Zebedee, often called James the Greater to distinguish him from the other apostle named James, was a member of Christ's inner circle, which included his brother, the apostle John, and Peter. It was not official, and in the nature of the case could not be transmitted to others. Most frequently, it is used with regard to the disciples whom Jesus personally selected as a group of 12 appointed representatives. *“Being instructed”* is the nominative second person masculine singular present … For I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. Pope Pius IX most often wore a cameo of himself, made entirely of tiny diamonds, whilst Pope Pius X wore a simple, smaller stone-set ring. In those cases in which he was appealed to or was compelled by some grave scandal to interpose, he rested an authoritative command on some express word of the Lord (1 Corinthians 7:10), and when he had no such word to rest on, was careful to distinguish his own judgment and counsel from a Divine commandment (1 Corinthians 12:25,30). I love him. The second is in generically referring to other individuals who are sent out to be messengers/ambassadors of Jesus Christ. "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". This gemstone representing peace and serenity has been present in religious and royal jewelry for centuries. $1,250.00. Rev 21:14 ) of the church, and their teaching became the norm for Christian faith and practice. Commissioned by the risen Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit, they became witnesses to the saving work of God in Christ. Luke has given some account of Peter, John, and the two Jameses ( Acts 12:2 Acts 12:17 ; 15:13 ; 21:18 ), but beyond this we know nothing from authentic history of the rest of the original twelve. The Twelve were called personally by Jesus to an apostolic task at the commencement of His earthly ministry (Matthew 10:1 parallel), and after His resurrection this call was repeated, made permanent, and given a universal scope (Matthew 28:19,20; Acts 1:8). $449.99. 2 Col 1:1 ; Eph 1:1 ; Col 1:1 ; 1 Tim 1:1 ; 2 Tim 1:1 ; Titus 1:1 ). Jesus underscored the importance of marriage as a lifelong commitment by referring back to God's institution of the marriage covenant (Matthew 19:4 - 6). Matthias was called first by the voice of the general body of the brethren and thereafter by the decision of the lot (Acts 1:15,23,26). But apart from these passages there is no evidence that the apostles of the early church were necessarily men who had known Jesus in the flesh or had been witnesses of His resurrection--much less that this was the primary qualification on which their apostleship was made to rest. The noun apostolos [ajpovstolo"] appears seventy-nine times in the New Testament (ten in the Gospels; twenty-eight in Acts; thirty-eight in the Epistles; and three in Revelation). more info. -- (1) The original qualification of an apostle, as stated by St. Peter on the occasion of electing a successor to the traitor Judas, was that he should have been personally acquainted with the whole ministerial course of our Lord from his baptism by John till the day when he was taken up into heaven. Gwatkin remarks that we have no reason to suppose that this condition was ever waived unless we throw forward the Didache into the 2nd century. Dreams about an ivory ring. It was by this last ground of appeal that Paul convinced the original apostles of the justice of his claim. The Piscatory Ring (Anulus piscatoris) of Pope Benedict XVI. Show. The Septuagint uses apostello [ajpostevllw] or exapostello [ejxapostevllw] some seven hundred times to translate the Hebrew salah [j;l'v] ("stretch out, " "send"). (4) They were inspired. cit., 98) and Gwatkin (HDB, I, 126) on the ground Of Luke 24:48; Acts 1:8,22; 1 Corinthians 9:1, that to have seen the Lord was always the primary qualification of an apostle--a view on the strength of which they reject the apostleship of Apollos and Timothy, as being late converts to Christianity who lived far from the scenes of our Lord's ministry. Because they had been called by Jesus, had been with Jesus throughout his ministry, and had witnessed his resurrection, they possessed the best possible knowledge of what Jesus had said and done. 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