Apostle Biography Brief Death
1 Peter A fisherman whom Jesus called the rock.

First Bishop of Rome

 Martyr Crucified at Rome under Nero.

Crucified up-side down at his request because he did not consider himself worthy to be crucified like Jesus.
2 Andrew

Brother of Peter

 Introduced Peter to Jesus

Brought the lad with five loaves and fishes to Jesus.

 Martyr Crucified at Patrae (southern Greece). Hung alive on the cross two days, exhorting spectators all the while.
3 James A fisherman. with Jesus in Gethsamane Martyr Killed 10 years after the first martyr Stephen. His accuser was converted by James' courage and the two were beheaded together.
 
4 John (Brother of James) Known as the beloved disciple. James and John" sons of thunder" At foot of the cross with Jesus' Mother Natural Death. The only apostle who did not meet a martyrs death. Banished by Roman Emperor Domitian to he Isle of Patmos where he received The Revelation of Jesus Christ...the last book to the Bible.
5 Phillip The name Phillip is a Greek name. Brought Bartholomew (Nathaniel) to Jesus Martyr Crucified about 54AD. Preached the Gospel in Phrygia which was in the Roman Province of Asia near Ephesus (Turkey)
6 Bartholomew(Nathaniel) Jesus saw him under a fig tree. Martyr Crucified by the idolaters of India. Preached the Gospel Mesopotamia (Iraq), Persia (Iraq), and India.
7 Thomas (Didymus) A fisherman of  the same crew and Peter and Andrew. (Called the "doubter). Martyr Thrust through with a spear in India. Preached the Gospel in Partrhia (Iran) and in Keraia, (southern India) where yet today the Mar Thoma exists.
8 Matthew Also called Levi. Tax collector for the Romans Martyr Killed with a sword about 60AD. Preached the Gospel in Ethiopia.
9 James (Son of Alphaeus) Called James, the less (younger) First Bishop of Jerusalem Martyr Stoned by the Jews at the age of 90, and ended up with his brains bashed out with a fuller's club (used in dyeing clothes).
10 Jude Writer, Book of Jude Martyr Crucified 72AD at the city of Edessa (Turkey)
11 Simon (The Canaanite) Called "The Zealot" because he was associated with that sect. Martyr Crucified in Britain in 74AD. Also preached in Africa.
12 Judas Iscariot Treasurer of the apostolic group. The Devil entered into Judas and he betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. (John 13:2) Suicide And Judas cast down the 30 pieces of silver in the temple and departed, and went out and hanged himself. (Matthew 27:5).