[conservonator]

Both the numbers 12 and 14 appear many times in scripture and are symbolic. Revelation 7 leaves out two of the original tribes. It is possible that both Paul and Mathias are part of the twelve.

Could be, but making divination based on numerology rather than a coherent, seamless reading of the entirety of Scripture, seems rather dangerous. The basic point is that the concept of office is Biblical. The fact that the Apostolic office grew from the original 12 is also biblical.

[Seven_0]

The fact that the Apostolic office grew from the original 12 is also biblical.

I agree, but is there support that the number of apostles rose above 14?

Could be, but making divination based on numerology rather than a coherent, seamless reading of the entirety of Scripture, seems rather dangerous. The basic point is that the concept of office is Biblical

I suppose any errors interpreting scripture can be dangerous, especially numerology which is a croc. Nevertheless, number in scripture are symbols, they have meaning.

Seven