A learner; a scholar; one who receives or professes to receive instruction from another; as the disciples of Plato.

A follower; an adherent to the doctrines of another. Hence the constant attendants of Christ were called his disciples; and hence all Christians are called his disciples, as they profess to learn and receive his doctrines and precepts.

To teach; to train, or bring up.

To make disciples of; to convert to doctrines or principles. This authority he employed in sending missionaries to disciple all nations.

To punish; to discipline.