Yes, at least one of the original twelve apostles, Peter, was a married man.
Evidence for Married Apostles
Biblical accounts provide direct evidence that Peter, a prominent apostle, had been married. This is specifically highlighted through references to his mother-in-law.
The Case of Peter
The Synoptic Gospels describe Jesus healing Peter's mother-in-law, which clearly indicates Peter's marital status. These accounts include:
- Matthew 8:14-15: This passage recounts Jesus entering Peter’s house and healing his mother-in-law from a fever.
- Mark 1:29-31: Similar to Matthew, Mark describes Jesus entering the home of Simon (Peter) and Andrew, where Simon’s mother-in-law was ill with a fever.
- Luke 4:38-39: Luke also details Jesus going to Simon’s house and healing his mother-in-law, who was suffering from a high fever.
While these scriptures confirm Peter's marital history, it is not explicitly stated whether he was still married or a widower at the time he began following Jesus. The presence of his mother-in-law in his home at the time of the healing implies a current or recent marital connection.
Other Apostles
Beyond Peter, the marital status of the other apostles is not as definitively recorded in biblical texts. While some traditions or interpretations suggest certain apostles may have been married, there is no direct scriptural confirmation for the rest, similar to the clear evidence for Peter. It is possible that other apostles were also married men, but the scriptures do not provide explicit details.
