apóstol

Definitions of apóstol
  1. noun
    (New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel
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    San Andrés
    (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
    San Jaime
    (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of John; author of the Epistle of James in the New Testament
    San Juan
    (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally said to be the author of the 4th Gospel and three epistles and the book of Revelation
    Judas Iscariote
    (New Testament) the Apostle who betrayed Jesus to his enemies for 30 pieces of silver
    San Mateo
    (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
    San Pedro
    disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
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    cristiano
    a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
    discípulo
    someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
  2. noun
    an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform
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    creyente
    a supporter who accepts something as true
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