Disciple
literally, one who learns anything from another; and hence, the followers of any teacher, philosopher, or head of a sect. In this sense the word is sometimes used in Scripture, as when we read of the disciples of Moses, of John, of Christ. Generally, however, it is used with reference to the last of these-the followers of Jesus. Sometimes all who received the doctrines of Christ are called disciples. It is used as synonymous with apostle, and is applied to the Twelve.