The 12 disciples of Jesus Christ were a diverse group of men with various backgrounds and occupations. Peter, James, John, Phillip, and Andrew were fishermen. Matthew was a tax collector. Bartholomew was a leather worker. Thomas was a carpenter. James the Lesser was a tentmaker. Judas Iscariot was an accountant. Simon the Zealot was a political activist. Thaddeus and Jude were not mentioned in the Bible but are believed to have been fishermen as well. All of these men gave up their professions to follow Jesus and spread his message of love and peace throughout the world.
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Who are the 12 disciples and what was their occupation? The ones whose jobs were discussed ranged widely: Peter, James, John, Phillip, and Andrew were reported to be fishermen. Bartholomew was assumed to be of royal birth (no job). Judas is possibly a treasurer. Matthew is a tax collector. James the lesser, Jude, and Thomas’ occupations are unknown.