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    G3101

    Disciple

    μαθητής (Mathētēs)

    A learner, follower, or apprentice who commits to a teacher's way of life

    Greek
    Pronunciation: mah-thay-TAYS

    Definition

    A disciple (mathetes) is not merely a student who learns information but an apprentice who adopts a master's entire way of life. Jesus called disciples to follow Him, learn from Him, and become like Him.

    Featured KJV occurrences (3)

    Luke 14:27

    “And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.”
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    John 8:31

    “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed.”
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    Matthew 28:19

    “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.”
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    Strong's dictionary data from openscriptures/strongs (CC-BY-SA), derived from Strong's 1890/1894 public-domain concordance.