Philip the Apostle

Philip was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. Christian tradition associates his preaching with Asia Minor and his martyrdom with Hierapolis.

Calling of Philip: The Gospel episode in which Jesus calls Philip to follow him. John’s Gospel presents Philip’s call soon after the first disciples begin following Jesus.
Philip and Nathanael: A Gospel episode in which Philip brings Nathanael to meet Jesus. Philip’s invitation to Nathanael is his first substantial appearance in John.
Philip the Evangelist: A Christian preacher in Acts who evangelizes Samaria and baptizes an Ethiopian official. He is distinct from Philip the Apostle, despite sharing his name.
Philip the Tetrarch: A son of Herod the Great who ruled territories northeast of the Sea of Galilee. He is a political ruler, not the apostle who followed Jesus.
Gospel of John: The New Testament Gospel that presents Jesus through extended narrative, signs, and theological discourse. It contains the most developed stories about Philip among the canonical Gospels.
Feeding of the Five Thousand: A miracle story in which Jesus feeds a large crowd with a small supply of food. John depicts Jesus testing Philip’s judgment about feeding the crowd.
Polycrates of Ephesus: A second-century Christian bishop of Ephesus known for defending Asian Christian customs. His letter is an early source associating Philip with Hierapolis and his daughters.
Philip II of Macedon: The fourth-century BCE king of Macedon and father of Alexander the Great. This prominent Philip belongs to ancient Macedonian history, not the New Testament.
Twelve Apostles: The group of twelve disciples appointed by Jesus as foundational representatives of his movement. Philip’s identity and role are defined by his membership in this group.
Greeks at the Crucifixion Passover: The Johannine episode in which Greek visitors ask Philip for access to Jesus. Philip and Andrew relay the visitors’ request to Jesus.

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Andrew the ApostleRelated: In John’s Gospel, Philip and Andrew bring a group of Greeks to Jesus.