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American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

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A scholar, Matthew 10:24 . In the New Testament it is applied principally to the followers of Christ; sometimes to those of John the Baptist, Matthew 22:16 . It is used in a special manner to point out the twelve, Matthew 10:1 11:1 20:17 . A disciple of Christ may now be defined as one who believes his doctrine, rests upon his sacrifice, imbibes his spirit, imitates his example, and lives to do his work.

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Rand, W. W. Entry for 'Disciple'. American Tract Society Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ats/​d/disciple.html. 1859.
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