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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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   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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   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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   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 · Learn who Simon the Zealot was, what his title meant, and how he died. Explore the possible interpretations of his name, his role in the gospels, and his connection to the early church.

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   Apr 18, 2024 · Simon the Zealot was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, but he also had a connection to a radical Jewish sect that resisted Roman rule. Learn about his story, his role, and his legacy in the Bible and Christian tradition.

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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.

   • Died: ~65, place of death disputed

   • Venerated in: All Christian denominations that venerate saints

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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. In the context of the New Testament, the Zealots were a party zealous for Jewish independence and throwing off Roman rule.

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   Apr 8, 2022 · Simon the Zealot was one of Jesus Christ's twelve disciples, but his identity and role are unclear. He may have been a member of the radical Zealot party or a zealous follower of the law, and he was present at Jesus' trial and crucifixion.

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   Very little is known about Simon the Zealot. His name is found four times in the New Testament listed along with the other twelve disciples of Jesus ( Matthew 10:2–4; Mark 3:16–19; Luke 6:13–16; Acts 1:13 ). Some versions, such as the KJV, call him "Simon the Canaanite."

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   Jun 12, 2020 · Posted on June 12, 2020 by Steppes of Faith. “He chose twelve whom He also named apostles: James…and Simon called the Zealot.” Luke 6:15. As you likely know from the New Testament gospels, Jesus had twelve disciples. Most of us know the names of a few of these men—John, Thomas, Matthew, James, Peter—but there is one you may not recall.