Bible dictionary for children
Apostle
An apostle is someone sent with a special task.
In simple words
What does it mean?
An apostle is someone sent with a special task. Jesus chose apostles to learn from him and carry his message to others.
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How is learning a message connected with sharing it?
An example from the Bible
Luke tells us that Jesus chose twelve of his disciples and called them apostles. Disciple describes learning; apostle emphasizes being sent.
Read Luke 6:13 ↗A little more to explore
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Related reading: Luke 6:13
When it was day, he called his disciples, and from them he chose twelve, whom he also named apostles:Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
