Apostle
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Boyd's Bible Dictionary: A
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James P. Boyd
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(one sent forth). Official name of the twelve disciples. As to power and names see Matthew 10:1-42; John 16:13; Mark 16:20. In a broad sense, any one commissioned to preach the gospel (2 Cor. 8:23; Phil. 2:25). Term applied to Christ (Heb. 3:1).
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