New Testament · Major figure
Simon
A follower of Jesus known as the Zealot, distinguished from Simon Peter among the twelve apostles.
Simon the Zealot was one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus. The title Zealot, or Cananaean, suggests his prior political affiliation or intense religious fervor. He is mentioned in the lists of the apostles in the Gospels and is present in the upper room in Acts, representing the diverse backgrounds of those called to follow Christ.
In the text
- Verses
- 26
- Books
- 5
- First appears
- Matthew 10:4
- Last appears
- Acts 10:32
Where Simon appears
26 verses · 18 chapters- Matthew 10Verse 4
- Matthew 13Verse 55
- Matthew 26Verse 6
- Matthew 27Verse 32
- Mark 3Verse 18
- Mark 6Verse 3
- Mark 14Verse 3
- Mark 15Verse 21
- Luke 6Verse 15
- Luke 7Verses 40, 43–44
- Luke 23Verse 26
- John 6Verse 71
- John 12Verse 4
- John 13Verses 2, 26
- Acts 1Verse 13
- Acts 8Verses 9, 13, 18, 24
- Acts 9Verse 43
- Acts 10Verses 6, 17, 32
In the same books
- Philip35 versesOne of the twelve apostles of Jesus, often noted for his practical nature and role in bringing others to Christ.
- Judas31 versesA name shared by several figures, including an apostle, a brother of Jesus, and the betrayer of Christ.
- Andrew12 versesA fisherman from Bethsaida and the first disciple called by Jesus, known for bringing others to the Messiah.
- Thomas12 versesOne of the twelve apostles, known for his honest struggle with doubt regarding the resurrection of Jesus.
- Pilate53 versesThe Roman governor of Judea who presided over the trial of Jesus and authorized His crucifixion.
- Mary39 versesThe mother of Jesus Christ, chosen by God to bear the Savior through the power of the Holy Spirit.
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