12: Philip

 12: Philip by ric gustafson

Philip was a native of Bethsaida. He was a disciple of John the Baptist. He met Jesus at Bethabara. He introduced his friend Nathanael to Jesus. Philip was at the feeding of the five thousand. After telling Jesus that they did not have enough food for everyone, Andrew finds a boy with loaves and fishes. Philip introduced Jesus to some Greek pagans.

Philip was in the Upper Room after Jesus's ascension. Philip left Jerusalem in A.D. 36 after the death of Stephen. He went to Samaria to proclaim Jesus to the people. Philip had an encounter with Simon Magus. He was a warlock bent on disrupting Philip's work. For more than 20 years, Philip made his home in Caesarea. Eventually, Philip decided to stay in Hierapolis. 

Philip was crucified at the age of 87 around A.D. 90. Like Peter he was crucified upside down.

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