Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898)
DISCI'PLE, one who receives, or professes to receive, instruction from another. In the N.T., it denotes the professed followers of our Saviour, but not always his true followers. Matt 10:24; Matt 11:2; Luke 14:26-27, 1 Sam 15:33; John 6:66; John 9:28. See School.