Seventy disciples

The seventy disciples (Greek: ἑβδομήκοντα μαθητές, hebdomikonta mathetes), known in the Eastern Christian traditions as the seventy apostles (Greek: ἑβδομήκοντα απόστολοι, hebdomikonta apostoloi), were early emissaries of Jesus mentioned in the Gospel of Luke. The number of those disciples varies between either 70 or 72 depending on the manuscript. Quotes about After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come. Gospel of Luke 10:1 KJV. See also Miraculous catch of fish Calling of Matthew External links Category:Episodes of the life of Jesus