Which apostle is known to have been married?

Which apostle is known to have been married?

• A. John
• B. James
• C. Peter
• D. Andrew

Answer: (C)

The question hinges on what the biblical text actually says about an apostle’s marital status. The clearest evidence points to Peter. In Luke’s account, Jesus heals Peter’s mother-in-law in Peter’s house, which directly implies that Peter is married (having a wife whose mother is the mother-in-law). That is the most explicit, foundational reason we say Peter was married. Other apostles listed don’t have explicit statements in Scripture confirming they were married. There is a later reference in 1 Corinthians 9:5 about apostles having wives and traveling with them, but it doesn’t name which apostles; it simply shows that some did have wives. So the strongest, most direct evidence available identifies Peter as the married apostle.

The question hinges on what the biblical text actually says about an apostle’s marital status. The clearest evidence points to Peter. In Luke’s account, Jesus heals Peter’s mother-in-law in Peter’s house, which directly implies that Peter is married (having a wife whose mother is the mother-in-law). That is the most explicit, foundational reason we say Peter was married.

Other apostles listed don’t have explicit statements in Scripture confirming they were married. There is a later reference in 1 Corinthians 9:5 about apostles having wives and traveling with them, but it doesn’t name which apostles; it simply shows that some did have wives. So the strongest, most direct evidence available identifies Peter as the married apostle.