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apostle

noun as in preacher; supporter

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In the New Testament, the apostle Paul transformed Jewish tradition by moving God’s image from the physical body to the spiritual soul.

At the church of St Paul Outside the Walls they walked down some steps to the tomb of St Paul, one of Christ's apostles.

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Controversial podcaster Benny Johnson told the crowd, “Fight for Charlie Kirk!” comparing him to the apostle Stephen, widely regarded as the first Christian martyr.

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After the Jesus Army disbanded, the BBC revealed its founder, Noel Stanton, along with his five so-called apostles, had covered up the abuse of women and children through their handling of complaints.

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The only recognized authorities are the apostles and prophets running the church or church network the believers attend.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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