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Disciple

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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A scholar, sometimes applied to the followers of John the Baptist (Matthew 9:14 ), and of the Pharisees (22:16), but principally to the followers of Christ. A disciple of Christ is one who (1) believes his doctrine, (2) rests on his sacrifice, (3) imbibes his spirit, and (4) imitates his example (Matthew 10:24; Luke 14:26,27,33; John 6:69 ).

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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Disciple'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​d/disciple.html. 1897.
 
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