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#2. GREEK WORD STUDIES
ἀπόστολος 'apostolos' meaning 'apostle' Strong's 652

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Introduction 2.1

This is a Greek word study about the meaning of the Greek word ἀπόστολος, 'apostolos' translated 'apostle' (Strong's 652). It includes every verse where the word 'apostolos' (Strong's 652) appears in the New Testament. To obtain a true understanding of this word these scriptures need to be meditated on and notes made of their meaning in different contexts. This requires putting scriptures together where they seem to have a similar meaning, and then meditating even more. The truth will be revealed by the Holy Spirit, who has been given to guide us into all truth (John 16:13). Wherever this word apostolos appears in the Greek, the translation of it is highlighted with bold type and underline. In Greek, with the exception of case endings, the suffixes and prepositions are not added to the basic word as in Hebrew, so these have not been been included in highlighted text. Every blessing be to those who seek the truth of God's word.

#2.1 Scriptures for ἀπόστολος 'apostolos' meaning 'apostle' Strong's 652

Matthew 10:2 Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;

Mark 6:30 And the apostles gathered themselves together to Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught.

Luke 6:13 And when it was day, he called to him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom he also named apostles;
9:10 And when the apostles had returned, they told him all that they had done. And when he had received them, he went aside privately into a desert place of a city called Bethsaida.
11:49 Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall kill and persecute:
17:5 And the apostles said to the Lord, Increase our faith.
22:14 And when the hour came, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.
24:10 It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women who were with them, who told these things to the apostles.

John 13:16 Amen, amen, I say to you, The servant is not greater than his lord; nor an apostle greater than he who sent him.

Acts 1:2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after he, through the Holy Spirit, had given commandments to the apostles whom he had chosen:
1:26 And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
2:37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said to Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brothers, what shall we do?
2:42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
2:43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.
4:33 And with great power the apostles gave witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
4:34 Nor was there any among them who lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,
4:35 And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made to every man according as he had need.
4:36 And Joses, who was surnamed Barnabas by the apostles, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite of the country of Cyprus,
4:37 Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
5:2 And kept back part of the price, his wife also knowing about it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
5:12 And by the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were worked among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.
5:18 And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison.
5:29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
5:34 Then there stood up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles out for a short while;
5:40 And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.
6:6 Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
8:1 And Saul was consenting to his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.
8:14 Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them:
8:18 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money,
9:27 But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared to them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.
11:1 And the apostles and brothers who were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.
14:4 But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles.
14:14 And when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of it, they tore their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out,
15:2 When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and dispute with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders about this question.
15:4 And when they came to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.
15:6 And the apostles and elders came together in order to consider of this matter.
15:22 Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, senior men among the brothers:
15:23 And they wrote a letter by their hand like this; The apostles and elders and brothers send greeting to the brothers who are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:
15:33 And after they had stayed there a time, they were let go in peace from the brothers to the apostles.
16:4 And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees to keep, which were decided by the apostles and elders who were at Jerusalem.

Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God,
11:13 For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify my office:
16:7 Salute Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen, and my fellow-prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.

1 Corinthians 1:1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,
4:9 For I think that God has set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle to the world, and to angels, and to men.
9:1 Am I not an apostle? Am I not free? Have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? Are you not my work in the Lord?
9:2 If I am not an apostle to others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of my apostleship are you in the Lord.
9:5 Do we not have authority to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brothers of the Lord, and Cephas?
12:28 And God has set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, kinds of tongues.
12:29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of miracles?
15:7 After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.
15:9 For I am the least of the apostles, who is not fit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

2 Corinthians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints who are in all Achaia:
8:23 Whether concerning Titus, who is my partner and fellow-helper concerning you, or our brothers are enquired of, they are the apostles of the churches, and the glory of Christ.
11:5 For I suppose I was not a bit behind the most senior apostles.
11:13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.
12:11 I am become a fool in glorying; you have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the most senior apostles, though I am nothing.
12:12 Truly the signs of an apostle were worked among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.

Galatians 1:1 Paul, an apostle, (not of men, nor by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)
1:17 Nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again to Damascus.
1:19 But of the other apostles I saw none, except James the Lord's brother.

Ephesians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints who are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:
2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
3:5 Which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it is now revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;
4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

Philippians 2:25 Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labor, and fellow-soldier, but your apostle, and he who ministered to my need.

Colossians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,

1 Thessalonians 2:6 Nor did we seek glory of men, nor of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.

1 Timothy 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, who is our hope;
2:7 To which I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and do not lie;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

2 Timothy 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,
1:11 To which I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.

Titus 1:1 Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;

Hebrews 3:1 Therefore, holy brothers, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus;

1 Peter 1:1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

2 Pet 1:1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ:
3:2 That you may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:

Jude 1:17 But, beloved, remember you the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ;

Revelation 2:2 I know your works, and your labor, and your patience, and how you cannot bear those who are evil: and you have tried those who say they are apostles, and are not, and have found them liars:
18:20 Rejoice over her, O heaven, and holy apostles and prophets; for God has judged your judgment upon her.
21:14 And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.

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