Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Disciple?

13 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Disciple in the Bible

What does the Bible say about disciple? Browse 6 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

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Total Verses
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Old Testament
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New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Disciple

  1. 1
    Matthew 9:14
    Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?
    KJV
  2. 2
    Matthew 10:1
    And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. against: or, over
    KJV
  3. 3
    Matthew 20:17
    And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said unto them,
    KJV
  4. 4
    Matthew 28:19
    Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teach: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations
    KJV
  5. 5
    Luke 10:1
    After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Luke 14:33
    So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath , he cannot be my disciple.
    KJV
  7. 7
    John 8:31
    Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;
    KJV
  8. 8
    John 13:35
    By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another .
    KJV
  9. 9
    John 15:8
    Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Acts 9:26
    And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple.
    KJV

Subtopics of Disciple

being a disciple
disciples
discipleship
making disciples
the cost of discipleship
A name given to the followers of any teacher
Of John the Baptist
Of Jesus
The seventy (better mss. have "seventy-two") followers of Jesus are sent forth
First called (divinely, from the Greek word, chrematizo) "Christians" at Antioch (of Syria)
First called Christians at Antioch
The seventy sent forth

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Disciple? (13 Verses)

Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?
And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. against: or, over
And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said unto them,
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teach: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations
After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come.
So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath , he cannot be my disciple.
Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;
By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another .
Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.
And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple.
And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. with: or, in the church
But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the brethren.
And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Disciple

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about disciple. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about disciple and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about disciple is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on disciple needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about disciple with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about disciple, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about disciple?
What does the Bible say about disciple? Browse 6 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme. The Bible contains 13 key verses about disciple spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about disciple are there?
There are 13 key Bible verses about disciple compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about disciple?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about disciple is Matthew 9:14 — "Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?"
Where in the Bible does it talk about disciple?
Disciple is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 13 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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