Examples of “apostle” in a Sentence

noun One of the twelve original followers of Jesus chosen to spread his teachings.

• Peter was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.
• The painting shows each apostle seated around a long wooden table.
• A stained glass window in the church shows an apostle holding a book.

noun An early or passionate advocate of a cause or belief.

• She became an apostle for renewable energy long before it was fashionable.
• He is an apostle of healthy eating and talks about it constantly.
• The teacher was an apostle of kindness who inspired generations of pupils.