Who is Simon? – Part 5

Simon occurs 71 times in the New Testament with 58 times in the Gospels. Here we will focus on Simon Peter.

This is the 5th list. Also please read the verses in context.

SOME FACTS ABOUT SIMON PETER:
His name was Simon until The Lord Jesus changed it John 1:42, Mark 3:16 And Simon he surnamed Peter; Luke 6:14 Simon, (whom he also named Peter,)
He was a son of Jona John 1:42 And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: Matthew 16:17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: …
He had a brother John 1:40 One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother.
He owned a house with his brother Mark 1:29 And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Luke 4:38 And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon’s house.
He was Married Mark 1:30 But Simon’s wife‘s mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her. Luke 4:38 And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon’s house. And Simon’s wife‘s mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her.
He was a fisherman Matthew 4:18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. Mark 1:16 Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.

Peter, A Fisherman Named Simon ⋆ Diana Leagh Matthews


He owned a ship Luke 5:3 And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon’s, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship.
He was a business man Luke 5:10 And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon.
He had several names Matthew 16:17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona:… John 1:42 And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.
He was a fighter John 18:10 Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear.
He was an Apostle Matthew 10:2 Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, 2 Peter 1:1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ,

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