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    Christian

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    Greek/Latin
    Boy
    In the King James Bible
    Meaning
    Follower of Christ
    Origin
    Greek/Latin
    Is it in the Bible?
    Yes — Christian appears in the King James Bible, including 1 Peter 4:16.
    First appears in
    Acts — Acts and the early church
    Peak US usage
    1990s (0.65% of births), currently steady
    Spiritual meaning
    Christian is the defining identity — a follower of Christ who bears His name with joy, even through suffering.
    King James verses
    • 1 Peter 4:16

      "Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf."

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