Who are the Evangelists?

• A. The twelve apostles
• B. The Evangelists are the four authors Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
• C. Paul and Timothy
• D. The early church fathers

Answer: (B)

Evangelists are the four authors of the canonical Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The term comes from Greek euangelistes, meaning “one who brings good news” or “gospel writer.” In early Christian tradition these four are identified as the Gospel writers, each crafting an account for a different audience with distinct emphases, yet all centered on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. This role is separate from the Twelve Apostles, though two of the Evangelists—Matthew and John—are among the Twelve. Paul and Timothy were important early Christian leaders but did not author the Gospels, and the early church fathers are later writers who contributed to theology and practice but are not the Evangelists.