Discipleship Meaning
/dɪˈsaɪpəlˈʃɪp/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe condition of being a disciple.
nounThe period during which a person is a disciple.
Sentence Examples
The pastor emphasized the importance of discipleship training.
Discipleship programs helped new members grow spiritually.
The church group focused on the principles of Christian discipleship.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The quality of ____ requires commitment and continuous learning from followers.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The pastor emphasized the importance of ____ training.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English disciple Proto-Germanic *skapjaną Proto-Germanic *-skapiz Proto-West Germanic *-skapi Old English -sċiepe Middle English -schipe English -ship English discipleship From disciple + -ship.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The weaknesses of the many make the leader possible—and the man who craves disciples and wants followers is always more or less of a charlatan. The man of genuine worth and insight wants to be himself; and he wants others to be themselves, also. Discipleship is a degenerating process to all parties concerned. People who are able to do their own thinking should not allow others to do it for them."
— 1927, Elbert Hubbard, The Notebook of Elbert Hubbard: Mottos, Epigrams, Short Essays, Passages, Orphic Sayings and Preachments: Coined from a Life of Love, Laugher and Work, William H. Wise and Company, page 197:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The quality of ____ requires commitment and continuous learning from followers.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The pastor emphasized the importance of ____ training.