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apostles
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any one of the twelve disciples of Jesus
- Peter, also known as Simon Peter, was one of the apostles of Jesus and is often regarded as the leader among them.
- Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve apostles, infamously betrayed Jesus to the religious authorities for thirty pieces of silver.
- James the Greater, brother of John, was one of the first apostles called by Jesus and later became a prominent figure in the early Christian community.
- Thomas, often referred to as "Doubting Thomas," was one of the apostles who initially doubted Jesus' resurrection until he saw him with his own eyes.
- Matthew, also known as Levi, was a tax collector before becoming one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, known for authoring the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament.
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an important early teacher of Christianity
- Saint Paul is recognized as an apostle who traveled widely to preach Christianity.
- The apostles were instrumental in establishing early churches.
- Each apostle carried letters and teachings to distant communities.
- She studied the life of an apostle in her theology class.
- The apostles often faced persecution for their missionary work.
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an enthusiastic early supporter or promoter of a cause or movement
- He was an apostle of environmental conservation in his town.
- The reform's apostles campaigned tirelessly for change.
- She became an apostle of education, founding schools in rural areas.
- The group of apostles worked to introduce the new technology.
- He is considered an apostle of modern art in the region.