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evangelist

Meaning of “evangelist”

One who proclaims the gospel.

Definition sources

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

First occurrence: Acts 21:8

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Every verse containing “evangelist”

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Acts 21:8
And the next day we that were of Paul’s company departed, and came unto Cæsarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Acts 21:8 · retained source text

And the next day we that were of Pauls company, departed, and came vnto Cesarea, and wee entred into the house of Philip the Euangelist (which was one of the seuen) & abode with him.

1611 marginal noteChap. 6.5.

2 Timothy 4:5
But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 2 Timothy 4:5 · retained source text

But watch thou in all things, indure afflictions, doe the worke of an Euangelist, make full proofe of thy ministery.

1611 marginal noteOr, fulfill.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

A preacher or publisher of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 702