No there are not 16. It is called the 12 apostles but there are actually only 8. It was originally 9 apostles but the 9th collapsed, leaving only 8! I would know, i live 20 minutes away!
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The bible is written by prophets , apostles .
Barnabas took Paul and brought him to the apostles
There were no women Apostles.
Matthew 10:2-4 Mark 3:16-19 Luke 6:13-16 Acts 1:13 tells the remaining 11 after Judas was dismissed.
AnswerRomans 16:7"Greet Andronicus and Junias (Junia) my relatives who have been in prison with me. They are outstanding among the apostles, and they were in Christ before I was." NIV (The NAS and NASU both use "outstanding", the KJV uses "of note" meaning notable.)Junias was a woman.