DMS_GL_my_tw/bible/kt/disciple/01.md

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disciple

Definition

The term "disciple" refers to a person who spends much time with a teacher, learning from that teacher's character and teaching.

  • The people who followed Jesus around, listening to his teachings and obeying them, were called his "disciples."
  • John the Baptist also had disciples.
  • During Jesus' ministry, there were many disciples who followed him and heard his teachings.
  • Jesus chose twelve disciples to be his closest followers; these men became known as his "apostles."
  • Jesus' twelve apostles continued to be known as his "disciples" or "the twelve."
  • Just before Jesus went up to heaven, he commanded his disciples to teach other people about how to become Jesus' disciples, too.
  • Anyone who believes in Jesus and obeys his teachings is called a disciple of Jesus.

Translation Suggestions

  • The term "disciple" could be translated by a word or phrase that means "follower" or "student" or "pupil" or "learner."
  • Make sure that the translation of this term does not refer only to a student who learns in a classroom.
  • The translation of this term should also be different from the translation of "apostle."