Apostles and Bishops

  • Thread starter Thread starter Montie_Claunch
  • Start date Start date
Status
Not open for further replies.
M

Montie_Claunch

Guest
I was curious. Does Sacred Scripture say anything about the Apostleship and the Bishops? Were The apostles Bishops because they were Apostles or was that something that was assumed later? Were all the Apostles Bishops or Just a few, like Peter and James? Was Paul A bishop? Thanks and God bless.
 
From the This Rock archives:

Bishops (episkopoi) are successors of the apostles according to Scripture. When the apostles were choosing a successor for Judas, the text describes the office of apostle as a bishopric: “and [Judas’] bishopric (episkope) let another man take” (Acts 1:20, DRV). Bishops, it can be inferred, are called to carry on the apostolic ministry and the apostles’ priestly function. The apostolic office in succession is called a bishopric.

So yes, all apostles including Paul were bishops.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top