Apostle · New Testament

The Story of Simon the Zealot

Not Simon Peter.

Also: Simon the Cananaean, Simoni Mkananayo (Kiswahili)

One of the twelve apostles, called the Zealot.

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Introduction

Simon, called the Zealot in Luke and Acts and the Cananaean in Matthew and Mark, is named among the twelve apostles. Nothing else is recorded about him. Luke 6:15 Acts 1:13 Matthew 10:4 Mark 3:18

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Life at a glance

Called: The Zealot; the Cananaean Luke 6:15 Mark 3:18

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Chosen as one of the twelve
Luke 6:12–16
Jesus appoints the twelve, Simon the Zealot among them.
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Parallel account: Mark 3:13–19 · Matthew 10:1–4
People: Jesus

Mentioned across the Bible

Later passages that recall, mention or interpret Simon the Zealot. These are not new events in the person’s lifetime.

Direct reference

Acts 1:13

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