Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew;
Parallel translations
- WEB Simon, whom he also named Peter; Andrew, his brother; James; John; Philip; Bartholomew;
- KJV Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,
- NKJV Simon, whom He also named Peter, and Andrew his brother; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew;
- NASB Simon, whom He also named Peter, and his brother Andrew; and James and John; and Philip and Bartholomew;
- NLT Simon (whom he named Peter), Andrew (Peter’s brother), James, John, Philip, Bartholomew,
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Quick answer
Luke begins listing the apostles, headed by Simon Peter. Ordinary men are named as Christ's chosen messengers.
Overview
The list opens with Simon, renamed Peter, and includes Andrew, James, John, Philip, and Bartholomew. These are largely common Galileans, showing that Christ builds his church through ordinary people. The naming of Peter first reflects his leading role among the Twelve.
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Cross-references · 19
- Acts 1:13When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.
- Matt 4:18As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.
- Matt 4:21Going on from there, He saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets. Jesus called them,
- Mark 14:33He took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be deeply troubled and distressed.
- Acts 12:2He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword.
- 2 Pet 1:1Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours:
- John 1:45Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”
- Luke 5:10and so were his partners James and John, the sons of Zebedee. “Do not be afraid,” Jesus said to Simon. “From now on you will catch men.”
- Mark 5:37And He did not allow anyone to accompany Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James.
- John 21:15–24When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.”
- Mark 9:2After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There He was transfigured before them.
- Mark 1:29As soon as Jesus and His companions had left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew.
- Luke 5:8When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees. “Go away from me, Lord,” he said, “for I am a sinful man.”
- John 1:40–42Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John’s testimony and followed Jesus.
- Matt 10:3Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;
- John 6:8One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to Him,
- John 6:5When Jesus looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward Him, He said to Philip, “Where can we buy bread for these people to eat?”
- John 14:8Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.”
- Mark 1:19Going on a little farther, He saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat, mending their nets.
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