Luke 6:14

14 Simon (Jesus named him Peter), his brother Andrew, 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 that time Jesus went off to a mountain to pray, and he spent the night praying to God.
13 The next morning, Jesus called his followers to him and chose twelve of them, whom he named apostles:
14 Simon (Jesus named him Peter), his brother Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew,
15 Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Simon (called the Zealot),
16 Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who later turned Jesus over to his enemies.
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