apostle

Example Sentences

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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.

From BBC

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

From Salon

Wired obtained video, presumably of Boelter, preaching near the Congo border in 2023: “God is going to raise up apostles and prophets in America, to correct His church.”

From Salon

Eastman — assisted by his denialist apostles, who took 19 days to testify, present 7 witnesses and introduce over 180 document exhibits — had more than his day in court.

From Salon

Noted theoretical physicist Richard Feynman, for one, was an apostle for it.

From Salon