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/əˈpäsəl/,
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apostles, plural;
  1. Each of the twelve chief disciples of Jesus Christ

  2. Any important early Christian teacher, esp. St. Paul

  3. The first successful Christian missionary in a country or to a people
    • - Kiril and Metodije, the Apostles of the Slavs
  4. A vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular policy, idea, or cause
    • - Leo Buscaglia, leading apostle of love and okayness
  5. A messenger or representative
    • - apostles of doom and defeat
  6. One of the twelve administrative officers of the Mormon church

  1. an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform; "an apostle of revolution"
  2. any important early teacher of Christianity or a Christian missionary to a people
  3. (New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel
  4. The term Apostle is derived from the New Testament Greek word ἀπόστολος or apostolos, meaning one who is sent forth as a messenger and should not be confused with a disciple (who is a follower or a student who learns from a "teacher"). "Apostle." Cross, F. L., ed. ...
  5. In the Latter Day Saint movement, an Apostle is a "special witness of the name of Jesus Christ who is sent to teach the principles of salvation to others." In many Latter Day Saint churches, an Apostle is a priesthood office of high authority within the church hierarchy. ...
  6. Apostle is a New York-based production company specializing in television production created by stand-up comedian and actor Denis Leary and his business partner Jim Serpico. Apostle created the hit TV series Rescue Me (TV series) about a post-9/11 FDNY crew and the drama in their personal lives.
  7. The Apostle is a 1997 American drama film written and directed by Robert Duvall, who stars in the title role. John Beasley, Farrah Fawcett, Billy Bob Thornton, June Carter Cash, Miranda Richardson and Billy Joe Shaver also appear. ...
  8. (The Apostles (Elgar)) The Apostles, Op. 49, is an oratorio for soloists, chorus and orchestra composed by Edward Elgar. It was first performed on 14 October 1903.
  9. A missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle); A pioneer or early advocate of a particular cause, prophet of a belief; A top-ranking ecclesiastical official in the Mormon (twelve-seat, hence the term) administrative council; A ...
  10. (Apostles) (in  Apostle (Christianity))
  11. (Apostles) The twelve followers of Jesus; means "a person who is sent to preach the gospel".
  12. (APOSTLES) Sent forth ones. In Rev. 2:2 it refers to those who falsely claimed to be of the sent forth ones of the Lord. All other references would be to the 12 designated apostles of the Lord.
  13. (Apostles) (Acts 1:2) An apostle is "one who is sent" --a messenger, proxy, ambassador. In Jewish law, an apostolos (Greek) or shaliach (Aramaic) was "a person acting with full authority for another" in a business or legal transaction. ...
  14. (Apostles) Large bollards affixed to the main deck near the bow of a square rigged vessel around which hawsers or anchor cables were belayed.
  15. (Apostles) Literally meaning "sent ones." In the Gospel of Luke, the inner circle of Jesus’ 12 helpers were called apostles before his crucifixion. ...
  16. (Apostles) The disciples of Lord Jesus and St. Paul, Who carried out the spread of Spirituality according to the teachings of Jesus.
  17. (Apostles) The first 12 disciples of Christ. Judas Iscariot is often replaced by another saint, generally St. Paul, in Ethiopian icons.
  18. (Apostles) direct the calling of Patriarchs and may ordain persons to all other offices and callings in the church. The president of the Church must be an Apostle.
  19. (apostles) The 12 men who accompanied and supported Jesus and were trained by him to spread Christianity.
  20. (apostles) The leaders that Jesus chose to bring his message to the world. Jesus first chose 12 men and then later Paul and some others became apostles.
  21. one of the twelve disciples of Jesus, chosen personally by him from amongst his large crowd of followers in order to continue his work and preach the gospels.
  22. A Christian term to refer to Jesus' immediate followers. An apostle must generally a man was personally chosen by Jesus, and to have seen him. Sometimes, the term is used to refer only to the twelve disciples, or to the twelve disciples and Paul. ...
  23. Someone sent with a special message or commission. Jesus is called the apostle and high Priest of our confession in Hebrews 3:1. ...
  24. A person sent by God. One of five office gifts described in Ephesians 4:11.
  25. A person sent by another; a messenger; envoy. This word is once used as a descriptive designation of Jesus Christ, the Sent of the Father (Heb. 3:1; John 20:21). ...