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   Was Simon a zealot before he became a disciple of Jesus?

   • It seems Simon was associated with this political faction prior to becoming a disciple of Jesus. If Simon was indeed affiliated with the Zealots, he would have been at opposite ends of the political spectrum from the majority of his fellow disciples and especially Matthew who collected taxes for the Romans.

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   Why is Simon a zealot?

   • If that’s what “the Zealot” refers to, then like Matthew the Tax Collector, the Apostle Simon’s presence among the Twelve represents a powerful picture of the gospel. Jesus’ teachings (such as turning the other cheek and loving your enemies) were often the complete opposite of the ideology the Zealots embraced.

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   Why did Jesus call Simon a zealot?

   • Keeping the “nickname” of “the Zealot” may simply have been a way to distinguish him from the other Simon (who later came to be known as Peter) in Jesus’ group. Perhaps, in later years, he was known to be zealous for the gospel.

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   Who was the Zealot in the Bible?

   • His epithet, "the Zealot," distinguishes him from Simon Peter, another of the twelve apostles. The term "Zealot" refers to a political movement among Judeans that existed during the 1st century, which advocated for the violent overthrow of Roman rule in Judea.

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   Aug 7, 2019 · Simon the Zealot is one of the most obscure apostles. He was one of the 12 main disciples of Jesus Christ, but he plays no particular role in the gospels and is only mentioned by name in lists of the apostles. Here's what we know.

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   Apr 18, 2024 · Simon the Zealot was one of Jesus’ disciples. He was also a former member of a radical sect of Jewish patriots committed to overthrowing Rome. Explore the story of Simon the Zealot in the Bible and how his story relates to Christ.

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   Simon the Zealot (Acts 1:13, Luke 6:15) or Simon the Canaanite or Simon the Canaanean (Matthew 10:4, Mark 3:18; Greek: Σίμων ὁ Κανανίτης; Coptic: ⲥⲓⲙⲱⲛ ⲡⲓ-ⲕⲁⲛⲁⲛⲉⲟⲥ; Classical Syriac: ܫܡܥܘܢ ܩܢܢܝܐ) was one of the most obscure among the apostles of Jesus.

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   Apr 8, 2022 · Simon the Zealot remains a man of mystery among Jesus Christ's twelve disciples. See why Bible scholars are still debating about this apostle today.

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   Apr 5, 2024 · Who Was Simon the Zealot? Perhaps surprisingly, one of Christ’s own disciples, Simon, was a member of the Zealots prior to meeting Jesus. It is possible that Judas Iscariot, another member of the Twelve and the one who went on to betray Jesus, was a former Zealot as well.

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   Jan 4, 2022 · Simon the Zealot was one of Jesus’ disciples. Generally speaking, a zealot is anyone who fervently supports a particular cause. PETA, Greenpeace, and NOW might all be considered organizations that are filled with zealots.

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    Regardless of his previous political affiliations or personality, the day Simon the Zealot followed Jesus he became a disciple. As one of the people closest to Jesus he learned that Jesus came not to fight flesh and blood for a nation, but spiritual forces for souls.