apostle : Idioms & Phrases

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acts of the apostles

  • noun a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
    Acts.
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apostle of germany

  • noun (Roman Catholic Church) Anglo-Saxon missionary who was sent to Frisia and Germany to spread the Christian faith; was martyred in Frisia (680-754)
    Boniface; Winfred; St. Boniface; Wynfrith; Saint Boniface.
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apostle of the gentiles

  • noun (New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles; author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an Apostle
    Saul of Tarsus; Saint Paul; Apostle Paul; Apostle of the Gentiles; Paul; St. Paul; Saul.
    • Paul's name was Saul prior to his conversion to Christianity
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apostle paul

  • noun (New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles; author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an Apostle
    Saul of Tarsus; Saint Paul; Apostle Paul; Apostle of the Gentiles; Paul; St. Paul; Saul.
    • Paul's name was Saul prior to his conversion to Christianity
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Apostle spoon

  • (Antiq.), a spoon of silver, with the handle terminating in the figure of an apostle. One or more were offered by sponsors at baptism as a present to the godchild.
Webster 1913

Apostles' creed

  • a creed of unknown origin, which was formerly ascribed to the apostles. It certainly dates back to the beginning of the sixth century, and some assert that it can be found in the writings of Ambrose in the fourth century.
Webster 1913

epistle of paul the apostle to philemon

  • noun a New Testament book containing an epistle from Saint Paul to Philemon asking Philemon to forgive the slave for escaping
    Epistle to Philemon; Philemon.
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epistle of paul the apostle to the colossians

  • noun a New Testament book containing an epistle from Saint Paul to the Colossians in ancient Phrygia
    Epistle to the Colossians; Colossians.
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epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians

  • noun a New Testament book containing the epistle from Saint Paul to the Ephesians which explains the divine plan for the world and the consummation of this in Christ
    Ephesians; Epistle to the Ephesians.
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epistle of paul the apostle to the galatians

  • noun a New Testament book containing the epistle from Saint Paul to the Galatians
    Galatians; Epistle to the Galatians.
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epistle of paul the apostle to the philippians

  • noun a New Testament book containing an epistle from Saint Paul to the church at Philippi in Macedonia
    Epistle to the Philippians; Philippians.
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epistle of paul the apostle to the romans

  • noun a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58
    Romans; Epistle to the Romans.
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epistle of paul the apostle to titus

  • noun a New Testament book containing Saint Paul's epistle to Titus; contains advice on pastoral matters
    Titus; Epistle to Titus.
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first epistle of paul the apostle to the corinthians

  • noun a New Testament book containing the first epistle from Saint Paul to the church at Corinth
    First Epistle to the Corinthians; I Corinthians.
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first epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians

  • noun a New Testament book containing Saint Paul's first epistle to the Thessalonians
    First Epistle to the Thessalonians; I Thessalonians.
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first epistle of paul the apostle to timothy

  • noun a New Testament book containing Saint Paul's first epistle to Timothy; contains advice on pastoral matters
    First Epistle to Timothy; I Timothy.
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paul the apostle

  • noun (New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles; author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an Apostle
    Saul of Tarsus; Saint Paul; Apostle Paul; Apostle of the Gentiles; Paul; St. Paul; Saul.
    • Paul's name was Saul prior to his conversion to Christianity
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saint andrew the apostle

  • noun (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
    Saint Andrew; Andrew; St. Andrew.
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saint james the apostle

  • noun (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of John; author of the Epistle of James in the New Testament
    James; Saint James the Apostle; Saint James; St. James.
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saint john the apostle

  • noun (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally said to be the author of the 4th Gospel and three epistles and the book of Revelation
    John the Divine; St. John; John the Evangelist; Saint John; Saint John the Apostle; John.
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saint matthew the apostle

  • noun (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
    St. Matthew; Matthew; Levi; Saint Matthew the Apostle; Saint Matthew.
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saint peter the apostle

  • noun disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
    St. Peter; Saint Peter the Apostle; Saint Peter; Simon Peter; Peter.
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second epistle of paul the apostle to the corinthians

  • noun a New Testament book containing the second epistle from Saint Paul to the church at Corinth
    Second Epistle to the Corinthians; II Corinthians.
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second epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians

  • noun a New Testament book containing Saint Paul's second epistle to the Thessalonians
    II Thessalonians; Second Epistle to the Thessalonians.
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second epistle of paul the apostle to timothy

  • noun a New Testament book containing Saint Paul's second epistle to Timothy; contains advice on pastoral matters
    Second Epistle to Timothy; II Timothy.
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st. james the apostle

  • noun (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of John; author of the Epistle of James in the New Testament
    James; Saint James the Apostle; Saint James; St. James.
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st. john the apostle

  • noun (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally said to be the author of the 4th Gospel and three epistles and the book of Revelation
    John the Divine; St. John; John the Evangelist; Saint John; Saint John the Apostle; John.
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st. matthew the apostle

  • noun (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
    St. Matthew; Matthew; Levi; Saint Matthew the Apostle; Saint Matthew.
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st. peter the apostle

  • noun disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
    St. Peter; Saint Peter the Apostle; Saint Peter; Simon Peter; Peter.
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thomas the doubting apostle

  • noun the Apostle who would not believe the resurrection of Jesus until he saw Jesus with his own eyes
    doubting Thomas; Thomas; St. Thomas; Saint Thomas.
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