beloved disciple

Frequency: 3.80.9 per million words

refers to a disciple who is especially loved, often used in a religious context

discipleADJECTIVE + NOUN

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beloved

Examples (10)

  • John, the beloved disciple of Jesus, wrote one of the Gospels.
  • In many paintings of the Last Supper, the beloved disciple is shown leaning on Jesus's chest.
  • The identity of the beloved disciple has been a subject of scholarly debate for centuries.
  • The Gospel of John refers to its author simply as 'the beloved disciple'.
  • He was the professor's beloved disciple, always praised for his insightful essays.
  • At the foot of the cross stood Mary, along with the beloved disciple.
  • Who was the beloved disciple that Jesus entrusted his mother to?
  • Tradition holds that the beloved disciple was the only apostle not to die a martyr's death.
  • As the guru's beloved disciple, she was chosen to carry on his teachings.
  • The author uses the figure of the beloved disciple to represent the ideal follower.