Overview
Lebbaeus, also known as Thaddaeus or Judas son of James, was chosen by Jesus as one of the Twelve Apostles. He appears in the Gospel accounts with minimal detail, primarily listed among the apostles with little individual narrative recorded about his ministry or teachings.
Key Scriptures
"Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus" (Matthew 10:3, ESV).
"James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Zealot" (Mark 3:18, ESV).
"Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor" (Luke 6:16, NIV).
Application
Lebbaeus's quiet presence among the apostles reminds believers that faithful service to Christ matters regardless of prominence or public recognition in Scripture.