'the apostles' definitions:
Definition of 'the apostles'
From: GCIDE
- Disciple \Dis*ci"ple\, n. [OE. disciple, deciple, OF. disciple, fr. L. discipulus, fr. discere to learn (akin to docere to teach; see Docile) + prob. a root meaning to turn or drive, as in L. pellere to drive (see Pulse).] One who receives instruction from another; a scholar; a learner; especially, a follower who has learned to believe in the truth of the doctrine of his teacher; an adherent in doctrine; as, the disciples of Plato; the disciples of our Savior. [1913 Webster]
- The disciples, or The twelve disciples, the twelve selected companions of Jesus; -- also called {the apostles}.
- Disciples of Christ. See Christian, n., 3, and Campbellite.
- Syn: Learner; scholar; pupil; follower; adherent. [1913 Webster]
Words containing 'the apostles'
- apostle,
- Apostles' creed,
- acts of the apostles,
- apostle of germany,
- apostle of the gentiles,
- apostle paul,
- paul the apostle,
- saint andrew the apostle,
- saint james the apostle,
- saint john the apostle,
- saint matthew the apostle,
- saint peter the apostle,
- st. james the apostle,
- st. john the apostle,
- st. matthew the apostle,
- st. peter the apostle,
- thomas the doubting apostle,
- epistle of paul the apostle to philemon,
- epistle of paul the apostle to the colossians,
- epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians,
- epistle of paul the apostle to the galatians,
- epistle of paul the apostle to the philippians,
- epistle of paul the apostle to the romans,
- epistle of paul the apostle to titus,
- first epistle of paul the apostle to the corinthians,
- first epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians,
- first epistle of paul the apostle to timothy,
- second epistle of paul the apostle to the corinthians,
- second epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians,
- second epistle of paul the apostle to timothy