apostle
/əˈpɒs.əl/noun
Definition
One sent out with a special commission; specifically, the twelve disciples chosen by Jesus plus Paul, who were sent to spread the gospel.
Modern Equivalent
sent one / commissioned messenger
Usage Notes
From Greek 'apostolos' (one sent). The twelve apostles were Jesus's chosen representatives. Paul claimed apostleship through a direct commission from the risen Christ.
Example Verse
“And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;”Luke 6:13