The Bible makes no reference to the twelve disciples having children. Even so, it is very possible that at least some of twelve apostles did have kids. We know from Scripture that the Apostle Peter was married because he had a mother-in-law (Mathew 8:14). Most likely a few of the other disciples were married as well based on (1 Corinthians 9:5). The likelihood that some of the disciples were married but none of them had children are pretty slim.
Peter’s Daughter Petronilla?
Although not found in the Bible, traditionally it is said Peter possibly had a daughter named Petronilla. She is sometimes referred to as Saint Petronilla. Other traditions say she was simply a convert of the disciple, and therefore referred to as a “spiritual daughter” of Peters, not a biological child of his.
There is a wide range of stories based on tradition when it comes to Petronilla. Some say that she was so beautiful that Peter locked her up in a tower to keep her from eligible men. Others say she died a Christian martyr.
Although we can’t say for certain any of these twelve men who followed Jesus had children, if they did, what an honor it would have been to have an apostle for a dad!
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