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John 1:41-43. New Living Translation. 41 Andrew went to find his brother, Simon, and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which means “Christ”[ a]). 42 Then Andrew brought Simon to meet Jesus. Looking intently at Simon, Jesus said, “Your name is Simon, son of John—but you will be called Cephas” (which means “Peter”[ b]).
- Who Was Simon The Zealot?
- Who Were “The Zealots” in The Bible?
- How Did Simon The Zealot Die?
- The Zealous Apostle
Since the Apostle Simon is only listed among the apostles (and he’s completely absent from the Gospel of John), there’s not much we can say about him. But here’s what we know.
Since Simon is commonly identified with the Jewish sect known as the Zealots, it’s worth unpacking who they were. It’s unclear when the group formally became known as the Zealots. Our most detailed descriptions of who they were, how their movement started, and what they stood for comes from Flavius Josephus, a Jewish-Roman historian who lived durin...
There are numerous accounts of Simon the Zealot’s death, but the earliest records come centuries after his death. Like many of the apostles, it’s hard to conclude exactly which tradition (if any) can be trusted: 1. In the fifth century, Moses of Chorene wrote that Simon the Zealot was martyred in the Kingdom of Iberia. 2. The Golden Legendsays he w...
Like many of the lesser-known apostles, most of Simon the Zealot’s life and identity remains a mystery, and the few details the Bible gives us has led to centuries of speculation, little of which can be confirmed or denied. But what we do know is this: he passionately believed in . . . something. Liberty, the Law, and/or the Lord. And Jesus saw in ...
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The Catholic Church defined that "brothers of Jesus" are not biological children of Mary, [2] because of the dogma of the perpetual virginity of Mary, [3] [4] by virtue of which it rejects the idea that Simon and any other than Jesus Christ God could be a biological son of Mary, suggesting that the so-called Desposyni were either sons of Joseph ...
Simon, the brother of Jesus ( Mark 6:3) Simon, a leper ( Mark 14:3) Simon, a tanner ( Acts 9:43) Simon, a man who carried Jesus’ cross ( Matthew 27:32) Simon, the father of Judas Iscariot ( John 6:71) Alongside Jude, or Thaddeus, and James of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot is one of the least known disciples. But even though the Bible doesn’t ...
of God. Jesus noticed two boats at the shore of the lake. Jesus got into the boat belonging to Simon Peter, and asked Peter to put out a little from shore. Then Jesus sat down and taught the people with stories from the boat. Jesus finished speaking and told Simon Peter, “Push out into deep water, and let your nets out for a catch." Simon ...
Download and print these 3 adorable stories written for children from a Christian perspective. Features cute characters and a moral lesson for kids.
