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Disciple

In the Jewish tradition, disciples (in Greek: mathetes) are necessary for passing on and explaining the Torah. Jewish scholars had schools of disciples, as did John the Baptist (see for example Luke 5:33). It is no wonder, then, that in the Gospels, Jesus begins his public appearances by gathering disciples (Mark 1:16-20 and parallel passages). These disciples play a different role in each of the four Gospels.

Who Are the Disciples?

Related Bible passages

Mark 1.16 - Mark 1.20 Matthew 4.18 - Matthew 4.22 Luke 5.1 - Luke 5.11 John 1.35 - John 1.51

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