Mathetes — Disciple

A learner, an apprentice — the New Testament's most common word for a follower of Jesus (used 253 times; 'Christian' appears only three).

Mathetes in the Bible — example verses

“And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:”Matthew 5:1 (KJV)

“And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.”Matthew 8:21 (KJV)

“And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.”Matthew 8:23 (KJV)

“And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.”Matthew 8:25 (KJV)

“And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.”Matthew 9:10 (KJV)

“And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?”Matthew 9:11 (KJV)

“Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?”Matthew 9:14 (KJV)

“And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples.”Matthew 9:19 (KJV)

These are the first 8 of 253 occurrences. See every verse containing G3101, with Strong's tagging and study tools:

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