Bible Strands
Luke 6:14
Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew;
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus calls His disciples together at daybreak to formally designate twelve men as apostles. This verse records the opening names from that chosen group.
The words — ὠνόμασεν (ōnomasen) translates literally to "He named," indicating a deliberate act of designation. Πέτρον (Petron) is the Greek form of Peter, marking the new title given to Simon.
The thread — This naming event aligns with the apostolic roster in Acts 1:13 and mirrors the initial call narratives in Matthew 4:18 and Matthew 4:21. The selection continues in Luke 6:15 with the remaining apostles.
Why it lands — The text establishes that the authority to designate apostles rests solely with Jesus. It requires the reader to acknowledge that the group's identity and mission originate from His sovereign choice.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,
Cross-references
- Acts 1:13 When 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.
- Matthew 4:21 Going 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,
- Matthew 4:18 As 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.
- John 1:40 Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John’s testimony and followed Jesus.
- John 21:15 When 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.”
- 2 Peter 1:1 Simon 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:
- Matthew 10:3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;
- Mark 1:19 Going on a little farther, He saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat, mending their nets.
- Mark 1:29 As soon as Jesus and His companions had left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew.
- Mark 5:37 And He did not allow anyone to accompany Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James.