discipleship

[ dih-sahy-puhl-ship ]

noun

1. the condition or situation of being a disciple, a follower, or a student of some philosophy, especially a follower of Christ:

   The priest was known for his lifelong discipleship to St. Thomas Aquinas.

2. the group of original followers of Christ in His lifetime:

   The key to Jesus' discipleship was his personal trust in his disciples.

Word History and Origins

Origin of discipleship¹

disciple ( def ) + -ship ( def )

Example Sentences

For these reasons, and because of its transforming influence, we denominated it the principle of discipleship.

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He put before them the terms of discipleship, as the Master put them to the eager scribe, and he did not make them easy.

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He brought discipleship to the test of hard sayings, and permitted the departure of those who could not accept them.

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Browning, it is true, shared the discipleship of the first two with Kingsley and Carlyle.

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That the gospel does make these a condition of discipleship is plain to every mind.

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