Apostles, the Twelve

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1. The twelve men chosen by Jesus to follow him and to spread the gospel after his death. They included Peter, James, John, Thomas, Matthew, and Judas Iscariot (who was later replaced). Paul, even though he was not one of the Twelve, is generally considered an apostle because of his crucial role in the spread of Christianity.

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In general usage, an apostle is someone who preaches or promotes a cause, particularly a religious one. The term also connotes a disciple.

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Apostles, the Twelve, chosen and ordained, 217;   individually considered, 218;   general characteristics of, 226;   compared with disciples, 227;   charged and sent forth, 327, 328;   their return, 331;   futile attempt of to heal, 379;   as stewards, 441, 576;   Christ's final commission to, 695, 696;   imprisoned, 707;   delivered by an angel, 707;   scourged for their testimony, 709.

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Disciples and Apostles.—The twelve disciples who associated with Christ received from him the mission to preach his doctrine to all peoples.

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