[BipolarBob]

There’s nothing in the Bible to suggest that there was going to be a succession of “apostles” after the twelve died. And certainly no Pope either.

[GardenerForLife]

There’s nothing in the Bible to suggest that there was going to be a succession of “apostles” after the twelve died. And certainly no Pope either.

Bob, how do you account for the Apostles choosing Matthias to replace Judas and making Paul an Apostle?

Replacing the Apostles, would seem to be exactly the Lord's intent. But I'm no expert, that's just how I read it.