The 12 disciples, also known as the Twelve Apostles, were the primary followers of Jesus Christ chosen by Him to spread His teachings. Their names are:

1. Simon Peter
2. Andrew (Peter's brother)
3. James (son of Zebedee)
4. John (James's brother)
5. Philip
6. Bartholomew (also known as Nathanael)
7. Thomas
8. Matthew (the tax collector)
9. James (son of Alphaeus)
10. Thaddaeus (also called Judas son of James or Lebbaeus)
11. Simon the Zealot (also called Simon the Cananaean)
12. Judas Iscariot (who later betrayed Jesus)

After Judas Iscariot's death, Matthias was chosen to replace him as one of the twelve apostles

. The disciples were ordinary men such as fishermen and a tax collector, whom Jesus trained and sent out to preach and perform miracles

. The terms "disciples" and "apostles" are often used interchangeably, with "disciple" meaning learner or follower, and "apostle" meaning one who is sent out