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A disciple with a promotion and a longer commute.
means One of the early messengers sent out to spread a teaching or faith, or more broadly, any passionate early champion of a cause or idea.
from From Greek 'apostolos,' meaning 'one sent off' or 'messenger,' built from 'apo-' (away, off) plus 'stellein' (to send). The Greeks used it for naval squadrons sent out on missions before early Christian writers adopted it for the chosen few dispatched to carry the gospel abroad — a word that was already about departure and errand-running long before it got its halo.
- original twelve
- Chosen by Jesus to spread the message in person
- paul exception
- Never met Jesus, still claimed the title anyway
- root meaning
- Greek for one sent off on a mission
- modern use
- Now means any fiercely devoted early promoter