Apostle
noun
One of the twelve primary followers of Jesus Christ in Christian belief.
The apostle Peter denied knowing Jesus three times before the rooster crowed.
Often appears as...
- the apostle john
- the apostle paul
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Religious
noun
A person who ardently supports and promotes a cause or idea.
She is an apostle of environmental conservation.
Often appears as...
- apostle of peace
- apostle of democracy
noun
A leader or prominent member of a religious group or church.
The apostle of the local church carried great influence and respect.
Often appears as...
- church apostle
- apostolic authority
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Religious
noun
A missionary spreading teaching and principles of a religion or philosophy.
He was regarded as an apostle, traveling to underprivileged communities spreading education and awareness.
Often appears as...
- apostolic mission
- apostle of charity
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Religious
noun
One of the twelve primary followers of Jesus Christ in Christian belief.
The apostle Peter denied knowing Jesus three times before the rooster crowed.
Often appears as...
- the apostle john
- the apostle paul
Usage tips
Religious
noun
A person who ardently supports and promotes a cause or idea.
She is an apostle of environmental conservation.
Often appears as...
- apostle of peace
- apostle of democracy
noun
A leader or prominent member of a religious group or church.
The apostle of the local church carried great influence and respect.
Often appears as...
- church apostle
- apostolic authority
Usage tips
Religious
noun
A missionary spreading teaching and principles of a religion or philosophy.
He was regarded as an apostle, traveling to underprivileged communities spreading education and awareness.
Often appears as...
- apostolic mission
- apostle of charity
Usage tips
Religious
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Pro Tip 1/3Historical Figures
Apostles in the Christian context refer to specific historical figures, not just any follower.
Matthew, an apostle, was also a tax collector.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Title
'Apostle' is not just a title; it implies a role in spreading Christianity.
Thomas, the apostle, journeyed far to share his faith.
Pro Tip 3/3Capitalization
When referring to the original twelve, 'Apostle' is often capitalized.
The Apostle John wrote several books of the New Testament.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Figures
Apostles in the Christian context refer to specific historical figures, not just any follower.
Matthew, an apostle, was also a tax collector.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Title
'Apostle' is not just a title; it implies a role in spreading Christianity.
Thomas, the apostle, journeyed far to share his faith.
Pro Tip 3/3Capitalization
When referring to the original twelve, 'Apostle' is often capitalized.
The Apostle John wrote several books of the New Testament.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Figures
Apostles in the Christian context refer to specific historical figures, not just any follower.
Matthew, an apostle, was also a tax collector.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Title
'Apostle' is not just a title; it implies a role in spreading Christianity.
Thomas, the apostle, journeyed far to share his faith.
Pro Tip 3/3Capitalization
When referring to the original twelve, 'Apostle' is often capitalized.
The Apostle John wrote several books of the New Testament.
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again make sure I understand the fryer proper planning prior proper planning prevents piss-poor performance Paul you lost two fish there were some other things too though yes I'll paint with another boat at the marina I'm just trying to walk down the list here you didn't have an apostle
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The age-old sharing...
And they say they are ardent apostles of Adam competition is great, we're all in it individually, government doesn't help us. But the interesting reality is that when I asked further, that's not what grew the market at all. There's a behind-the-scenes principle
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The Missing Years of...
did he most likely would have run into a group of fishermen men who years later would lay down their nets and become his apostles as he walked by the Sea of Galilee he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea for
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Adam Nicolson: The King...
do a new translation of the New Testament and which he said he aimed to close the idea of the Apostle the Apostles with propriety and perspicuity replacing the bald and barbarous language of the old vulgar version
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I want to focus on just three strategies first we've got to be ready and willing to take experts on and dispense with this notion of them as modern-day apostles this doesn't mean having to get
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Noreena Hertz: How to...
I want to focus on just three strategies. First, we've got to be ready and willing to take experts on and dispense with this notion of them as modern-day apostles.
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Joe Smith: How to use a...
Why 12? Twelve apostles, twelve tribes, twelve zodiac signs, twelve months. The one I like the It's the biggest number with one syllable.
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Reel Talk Ep. 10 - When...
again make sure I understand the fryer proper planning prior proper planning prevents piss-poor performance Paul you lost two fish there were some other things too though yes I'll paint with another boat at the marina I'm just trying to walk down the list here you didn't have an apostle
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The age-old sharing...
And they say they are ardent apostles of Adam competition is great, we're all in it individually, government doesn't help us. But the interesting reality is that when I asked further, that's not what grew the market at all. There's a behind-the-scenes principle
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The Missing Years of...
did he most likely would have run into a group of fishermen men who years later would lay down their nets and become his apostles as he walked by the Sea of Galilee he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea for
Video examples
Adam Nicolson: The King...
do a new translation of the New Testament and which he said he aimed to close the idea of the Apostle the Apostles with propriety and perspicuity replacing the bald and barbarous language of the old vulgar version
Video examples
The Aztecs: From Empire...
with their their horseshoes hitting the stones and they would be walking through the community up to the commercial center of zac apostle which was the most important town for the merchants in the area the
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How to use experts—and...
I want to focus on just three strategies first we've got to be ready and willing to take experts on and dispense with this notion of them as modern-day apostles this doesn't mean having to get
Video examples
Noreena Hertz: How to...
I want to focus on just three strategies. First, we've got to be ready and willing to take experts on and dispense with this notion of them as modern-day apostles.
Video examples
Joe Smith: How to use a...
Why 12? Twelve apostles, twelve tribes, twelve zodiac signs, twelve months. The one I like the It's the biggest number with one syllable.
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How to use a paper towel...
wet hands shake one two three four five six seven eight nine ten eleven twelve why twelve twelve apostles twelve tribes
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Tribal Attack PIPE National...
Gustav you Carlon ability bhajami rola Yaffe spell dog apostle opera rap Akane
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John Piper
American Clergyman
As much as we can, let's defend the truth by pointing to what the apostles taught, and let's call out sin by pointing to the inconsistencies between what we say we believe and what we do.
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Roland Allen
English Clergyman
The apostles were moved, not so much by an intellectual apprehension, as by a spiritual illumination. They met men, and the need of those men whom they met cried aloud to them.
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Jonathan Mayhew
American Clergyman
Common tyrants, and public oppressors, are not intitled to obedience from their subjects, by virtue of any thing here laid down by the inspired apostle.
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John Nelson Darby
English Clergyman
To rest satisfied with existing evils, as if we could do nothing, is not obedience; but neither is it obedience to imitate the actions of the apostles.
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Pat Boone
American Musician
If there's anyone in my lifetime who deserves honor it is Billy Graham. I think he is the most significant figure since the apostles.
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Og Mandino
American Author
I have never heard anything about the resolutions of the apostles, but a good deal about their acts.
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George Weinberg
American Psychologist
I felt like an apostle of the obvious and people imagined that I was doing something daring.
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Georg C. Lichtenberg
German Scientist
A book is a mirror: if an ape looks into it an apostle is hardly likely to look out.
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John Wycliffe
English Theologian
Private confession... was not ordered by Christ and was not used by the apostles.
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Pope Benedict XVI
German Clergyman
I leave from where the apostle arrived.
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John Piper
American Clergyman
As much as we can, let's defend the truth by pointing to what the apostles taught, and let's call out sin by pointing to the inconsistencies between what we say we believe and what we do.
Quote examples
Roland Allen
English Clergyman
The apostles were moved, not so much by an intellectual apprehension, as by a spiritual illumination. They met men, and the need of those men whom they met cried aloud to them.
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Jonathan Mayhew
American Clergyman
Common tyrants, and public oppressors, are not intitled to obedience from their subjects, by virtue of any thing here laid down by the inspired apostle.
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John Nelson Darby
English Clergyman
To rest satisfied with existing evils, as if we could do nothing, is not obedience; but neither is it obedience to imitate the actions of the apostles.
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Pat Boone
American Musician
If there's anyone in my lifetime who deserves honor it is Billy Graham. I think he is the most significant figure since the apostles.
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Og Mandino
American Author
I have never heard anything about the resolutions of the apostles, but a good deal about their acts.
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George Weinberg
American Psychologist
I felt like an apostle of the obvious and people imagined that I was doing something daring.
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Georg C. Lichtenberg
German Scientist
A book is a mirror: if an ape looks into it an apostle is hardly likely to look out.
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John Wycliffe
English Theologian
Private confession... was not ordered by Christ and was not used by the apostles.
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Pope Benedict XVI
German Clergyman
I leave from where the apostle arrived.
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