apostles Definition
each of the twelve chief disciples of Jesus Christ.
Using apostles: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "apostles" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The apostles were chosen by Jesus to spread his teachings.
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Peter and Paul were both apostles of Jesus.
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The Acts of the Apostles is a book in the New Testament.
Phrases with apostles
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The Twelve Apostles are Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot.
the doctrine that the authority and traditions of the apostles have been passed down through the centuries by the bishops of the Church
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The Catholic Church believes in apostolic succession, which means that the authority of the apostles has been passed down through the bishops.
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The apostolic see of Rome was founded by the apostle Peter.
Origins of apostles
from Old English 'apostol', from Greek 'apostolos', meaning 'messenger'
Summary: apostles in Brief
'Apostles' [əˈpɒslz] refers to the twelve chief disciples of Jesus Christ, who were chosen by him to spread his teachings. The term is often used in phrases like 'the Twelve Apostles,' which lists their names, and 'apostolic succession,' which refers to the doctrine that the authority and traditions of the apostles have been passed down through the centuries by the bishops of the Church.
