He had spent much time with his faithful apostles, and they were united by a special bond. Jesus rightly called them his friends.
فَقَدْ خَصَّصَ ٱلْكَثِيرَ مِنَ ٱلْوَقْتِ لِرُسُلِهِ ٱلْأُمَنَاءِ ،‏ وَكَانُوا قَرِيبِينَ جِدًّا وَاحِدُهُمْ مِنَ ٱلْآخَرِ .‏