Word Forms
These forms come from “disciple” and change to fit the sentence.
- disciplebase form
- discipledpast and past participle
- disciplesplural, third-person singular present
- disciplingpresent participle
disciple
WEB 273 appearances
KJV 273 appearances
A disciple is a learner or follower. In the Bible, it means someone who learns from a teacher and follows them.
Biblical Usage
In the Bible, this word often means a follower of Jesus. Disciples listened to Jesus, learned from his words, and tried to live like him. The Bible also calls other believers disciples because they follow Jesus.
WEB Representative Scriptures
“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his lord.Matthew 10:24 (WEB)
A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher.Luke 6:40 (WEB)
When evening had come, a rich man from Arimathaea named Joseph, who himself was also Jesus’ disciple, came.Matthew 27:57 (WEB)
KJV Representative Scriptures
And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.Luke 14:27 (KJV)
The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.Matthew 10:24 (KJV)
The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.Luke 6:40 (KJV)