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disciples

  1. The followers of Jesus, who adhered to his teaching and transmitted it to others. The Twelve Apostles were the disciples closest to Jesus.



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In general, a disciple is an active follower of a leader or movement, religious or otherwise.
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For example, on Holy Thursday, popes traditionally washed the feet of 12 male priests, a show of humility meant to echo Jesus’ washing the feet of his disciples the night before he died.

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In previous years he had washed inmates' feet, mirroring what Jesus is said to have done with his disciples the night before his death.

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Rather, they were penned anonymously decades after his death, likely by disciples of his teachings who’d never actually met him but wanted to spread the word.

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David Lynch is gone but his disciples carry on the good work.

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His disciples, the Levelists, wear cobalt uniforms and collect pearls — they are, quite pointedly, a Blue Oyster Cult.

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