Compare and contrast with APOSTLES.
disciple – a student, learner, pupil, disciplined one; compare and contrast with apostle
Apostles were were a subset, a fraction of Jesus’ disciples (Luke 6:13). Apostles (meaning “sent one,” “messengers,” or “representatives”) were a subset of the disciples (meaning “student,” “pupil,” or “learner”).
Synonyms of disciple (in the Bible): pupil (Luke 6:40)
Synonyms of disciple (outside the Bible): disciplined one, learner, student, trainee
We are disciples of the one in whose word we abide (John 8:31-32). Thus there are…
– disciples of Moses (John 9:28)
– disciples of the Pharisees (Mark 2:18)
– disciples of John the Baptist (Matt 11:2)
– disciples of Paul (Acts 9:23-25)
– disciples of Jesus (Matt 5:1)
Related:
The Duty of a Man 