Number of disciples Jesus had.

**The reasoning** Jesus Christ chose **12 disciples** (also called apostles) to be His closest followers and spread His teachings. This is clearly documented throughout the Gospels (Matthew 10:1-4, Mark 3:13-19, Luke 6:12-16). The number 12 is significant in the Bible — it mirrors the 12 tribes of Israel, symbolizing the foundation of God's new covenant people. The original twelve were: Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James (son of Alphaeus), Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot. **Why the wrong options tempt you** - **11** might seem correct if you're thinking "After Judas betrayed Jesus, weren't they 11?" Yes, *temporarily* — but the question asks how many disciples Jesus *had*, not how many remained after the betrayal. - **10 or 13** are distractors with no biblical basis. You might confuse disciples with the Ten Commandments or 13 with superstition. **Quick takeaway** Jesus chose **12 disciples** to mirror the 12 tribes of Israel — remember "12 tribes, 12 disciples" and you'll never miss this again!