Simon (whom he named Peter), Andrew (Peter’s brother), James, John, Philip, 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,
- BSB Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; 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;
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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.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 19
- Acts 1:13When they had come in, they went up into the upper room, where they were staying; that is Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James.
- Matt 4:18Walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers: Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew, his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.
- Matt 4:21Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets. He called them.
- Mark 14:33He took with him Peter, James, and John, and began to be greatly troubled and distressed.
- Acts 12:2He killed James, the brother of John, with the sword.
- 2 Pet 1:1Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained a like precious faith with us in the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ:
- John 1:45Philip found Nathanael, and said to him, “We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, wrote: Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”
- Luke 5:10and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid. From now on you will be catching people alive.”
- Mark 5:37He allowed no one to follow him, except Peter, James, and John the brother of James.
- John 21:15–24So when they had eaten their breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I have affection for you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.”
- Mark 9:2After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John, and brought them up onto a high mountain privately by themselves, and he was changed into another form in front of them.
- Mark 1:29Immediately, when they had come out of the synagogue, they came into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
- Luke 5:8But Simon Peter, when he saw it, fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, Lord.”
- John 1:40–42One of the two who heard John, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother.
- Matt 10:3Philip; Bartholomew; Thomas; Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus; Lebbaeus, who was also called Thaddaeus;
- John 6:8One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to him,
- John 6:5Jesus therefore lifting up his eyes, and seeing that a great multitude was coming to him, said to Philip, “Where are we to buy bread, that these may 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 further from there, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John, his brother, who were also in the boat mending the nets.
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