Like Peter and Andrew, Philip was also a native ofBethsaida. Originally one of John the Baptist’s disciples, he was with the Baptist when Jesus was identified as the Lamb of God. After being himself called to follow Christ as a disciple, Philip went and found his friend, Nathaniel.
Philip was asked by Jesus where they could get enough food to feed the multitudes. He also was approached by some non-believers in Jerusalem who wanted to meet with Christ. Little more is known about Philip, but the overall impression he gives is as a somewhat shy, sober-minded individual.
According to tradition, Philip preached the gospel inPhrygia and was martyred there, tied with ropes to a cross and tortured until he died. His body was buried there in Hierapolis.
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