Luke 6:14

14 Simon, whom he named Peter, Andrew, his brother, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew,

Luke 6:14 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 6:14

Simon, whom he also named Peter
Which signifies a rock, or stone, as Cephas also does, see ( John 1:42 ) from his constancy, steadfastness, and solidity:

and Andrew his brother;
who was called at the same time with him, and were brethren, both in nature and grace:

James and John:
the two sons of Zebedee, who were called next:

Philip and Bartholomew;
the latter of these is by some thought to be Nathanael.

Luke 6:14 In-Context

12 At about that same time he climbed a mountain to pray. He was there all night in prayer before God.
13 The next day he summoned his disciples; from them he selected twelve he designated as apostles:
14 Simon, whom he named Peter, Andrew, his brother, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew,
15 Matthew, Thomas, James, son of Alphaeus, Simon, called the Zealot,
16 Judas, son of James, Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.
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