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apostle

Meaning of “apostle”

One called and sent as an apostle of Jesus Christ, bearing a commission to preach and testify.

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18 occurrences18 verses11 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Romans 1:1

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Romans 1:1
PAUL, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,
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1611 witness · Romans 1:1 · retained source text

¶ Paul a seruant of Iesus Christ, called to bee an Apostle, separated vnto the Gospel of God,

1611 marginal noteActs.13.1.

Romans 11:13
For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office:
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1611 witness · Romans 11:13 · retained source text

For I speake to you Gentiles, in as much as I am the Apostle of the Gentiles, I magnifie mine office:

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