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Christian

Meaning of “Christian”

A disciple or adherent of Christ.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Acts 26:28

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Every verse containing “Christian”

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Acts 26:28
Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a christian.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 26:28 · retained source text

Then Agrippa saide vnto Paul, Almost thou perswadest mee to bee a Christian.

1 Peter 4:16
Yet if any man suffer as a christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Peter 4:16 · retained source text

Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorifie God on this behalfe.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

A believer in the religion of Christ. A professor of his belief in the religion of Christ. A real disciple of Christ.

volume 1, leaf 391, column 3 (noun entry)