Luke 6:14

14 Simon (whom He also named Peter), and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and 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 And it came to pass in those days that He went out onto a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.

13 And when it was day, He called unto Him His disciples, and from them He chose twelve, whom also He named apostles:

14 Simon (whom He also named Peter), and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,

15 Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called the Zealot,

16 and Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot who also was the traitor.