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disciple

Meaning of “disciple”

A learner or follower who receives instruction.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesBullokar 1616
29 occurrences27 verses4 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Matthew 10:24

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Showing verses 11–20 of 27 · 29 word occurrences in this result

John 18:16
But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 18:16 · retained source text

But Peter stood at the doore without. Then went out that other disciple, which was knowen vnto the high Priest, and spake vnto her that kept the doore, and brought in Peter.

John 19:26
When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 19:26 · retained source text

When Iesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loued, he saith vnto his mother, Woman, behold thy sonne.

John 19:27
Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 19:27 · retained source text

Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother. And from that houre that disciple tooke her vnto his owne home.

John 19:38
¶ And after this Joseph of Arimathæa, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · John 19:38 · retained source text

¶ And after this, Ioseph of Arimathea (being a disciple of Iesus, but secretly for feare of the Iewes) besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Iesus, and Pilate gaue him leaue: he came therefore, and tooke the body of Iesus.

1611 marginal noteMat. 27.57.

John 20:2
Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · John 20:2 · retained source text

Then she runneth and commeth to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple whom Iesus loued, and saith vnto them, They haue taken away the Lord out of the Sepulchre, and we know not where they haue laid him.

1611 marginal noteChap. 13.23. and 21.20.

John 20:3
Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulchre.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 20:3 · retained source text

Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the Sepulchre.

John 20:4
So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 20:4 · retained source text

So they ranne both together, and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the Sepulchre.

John 20:8
Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 20:8 · retained source text

Then went in also that other disciple which came first to the Sepulchre, and he saw, and beleeued.

John 21:7
Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher’s coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 21:7 · retained source text

Therefore that Disciple whome Iesus loued, saith vnto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fishers coate vnto him, (for hee was naked) & did cast himselfe into the sea.

John 21:20
Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · John 21:20 · retained source text

Then Peter turning about, seeth the Disciple whom Iesus loued, following, which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is hee that betraieth thee?

1611 marginal noteIohn. 13.23. & 20.2.

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