Apostle Simon the Zealot

New Testament Witness · first century

Simon is distinguished from Simon Peter by the designation Cananaean or Zealot in the apostolic lists.

Perspective note

Comparative historical/source study. The original author's or church's reception is retained; inclusion does not make every claim Oriental Orthodox teaching.

Scripture

Matthew 10:2-4 — Matthew calls him Simon the Cananaean.
Mark 3:16-19 — Mark uses the Cananaean designation.
Luke 6:13-16 — Luke calls him Simon who was called the Zealot.
Acts 1:13 — Simon the Zealot is named after the Ascension.

Sources and further reading

USCCB: Luke 6 — Simon called the Zealot in Luke's list (Canonical primary text)
USCCB: Mark 3 — Simon the Cananean in Mark's list (Canonical primary text)

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The Twelve Apostles (New Testament Guide)

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