1. Simon Peter (also known as Cephas): Simon Peter, one of the most prominent figures in the New Testament, was a fisherman by trade before being called by Jesus to become a "fisher of men" (Matthew 4:19). He is often recognized as the leader of the twelve apostles and is known for his boldness and impetuous nature. Jesus gave him the name "Peter," meaning "rock," signifying the foundational role he would play in the early Church (Matthew 16:18). Peter's journey of faith is marked by moments of profound insight, such as his confession of Jesus as the Christ (Matthew 16:16), as well as moments of weakness, including his denial of Jesus during the Passion (Luke 22:54-62). After the resurrection, Peter was restored by Jesus and became a key figure in the spread of the Gospel, as seen in the Acts of the Apostles.

2. Simon the Zealot: One of the twelve apostles, Simon the Zealot is mentioned in the lists of apostles in the Gospels (Matthew 10:4, Mark 3:18, Luke 6:15) and in Acts 1:13 . The designation "Zealot" suggests that he may have been part of a Jewish nationalist movement that sought to overthrow Roman rule. Despite his background, Simon the Zealot became a follower of Jesus, demonstrating the unifying power of Christ's message across diverse backgrounds.

3. Simon of Cyrene: Simon of Cyrene is noted for his role in carrying the cross of Jesus on the way to the crucifixion (Matthew 27:32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26). He was compelled by the Roman soldiers to bear the cross, and his act is remembered as a symbol of sharing in the sufferings of Christ. Simon's sons, Alexander and Rufus, are mentioned in Mark 15:21 , suggesting that his family may have been known to the early Christian community.

4. Simon the Pharisee: Simon the Pharisee is a figure in the Gospel of Luke who hosted Jesus for a meal (Luke 7:36-50). During this event, a sinful woman anointed Jesus' feet with perfume, leading to a discussion on forgiveness and love. Simon's interaction with Jesus highlights the contrast between self-righteousness and genuine repentance.

5. Simon the Magician (Simon Magus): Simon Magus is a character in the Acts of the Apostles who practiced sorcery in Samaria and amazed the people with his magic (Acts 8:9-24). After hearing the preaching of Philip and witnessing the power of the Holy Spirit, Simon professed belief and was baptized. However, his attempt to purchase the power of the Holy Spirit from the apostles Peter and John led to a stern rebuke, illustrating the incompatibility of true faith with the desire for personal gain.

6. Simon, Father of Judas Iscariot: Mentioned in the Gospel of John, Simon is identified as the father of Judas Iscariot, the disciple who betrayed Jesus (John 6:71, 13:2, 26). Little is known about Simon himself, but his son’s actions have made his name synonymous with betrayal.

7. Simon the Tanner: Simon the Tanner is a resident of Joppa with whom Peter stayed for some time (Acts 9:43, 10:6, 32). His occupation as a tanner, which involved working with animal hides, would have made him ritually unclean according to Jewish law, yet Peter's willingness to stay with him reflects the breaking down of traditional barriers in the early Church.

These various individuals named Simon in the New Testament reflect a range of backgrounds and roles, each contributing uniquely to the narrative of the early Christian movement.4613. Simon -- Simon, the name of several Israelites
... 4612, 4613. Simon. 4614 . Simon, the name of several Israelites. Part
of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Simon Phonetic ...
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The Feast at Simon's House
... The DESIRE of AGES Chapter 62" The Feast at Simon's House. [This chapter ...
11.] Simon of Bethany was accounted a disciple of Jesus. He ...
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Simon's Explanation of the First Two Books of Moses.
... Book VI. Chapter X."Simon's Explanation of the First Two Books of Moses.
The river, therefore, he says, which proceeds out of ...
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Simon's Interpretation of the Mosaic Hexaemeron; his Allegorical ...
... Book VI. Chapter IX."Simon's Interpretation of the Mosaic Hexa?�meron; His
Allegorical Representation of Paradise. When, therefore ...
/.../the refutation of all heresies/chapter ix simons interpretation of the.htm

Simon's System of a Threefold Emanation by Pairs.
... Book VI. Chapter VII."Simon's System of a Threefold Emanation by Pairs.
For, he says, he is in the habit of considering that all ...
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Simon's Explanation of the Three Last Books of the Pentateuch.
... Book VI. Chapter XI."Simon's Explanation of the Three Last Books of the
Pentateuch. What is spoken by the Gentiles is sufficient ...
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Simon's System Expounded in the Work, Great Announcement; Follows ...
... Book VI. Chapter VI."Simon's System Expounded in the Work, Great Announcement;
Follows Empedocles. Now, to express myself briefly ...
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Simon's Arrogance.
... Book III. Chapter XV."Simon's Arrogance. Then said Simon: "You seem to
me to be angry; but if it be so, it is not necessary to ...
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Simon's Inconsistency.
... Book II. Chapter LVII."Simon's Inconsistency. Then Simon: "Do you so far
err, Peter, as not to know that our souls were made by ...
/.../unknown/recognitions of clement /chapter lvii simons inconsistency.htm

Simon's Blasphemy.
... Book II. Chapter LIII."Simon's Blasphemy. ... [664] [The argument of Simon here
differs from that represented in Homilies XVII., XVIII. ...
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Simon's Rage.
... Book III. Chapter XLVI."Simon's Rage. But when Simon heard this, he assailed
Peter with curses and reproaches, saying: "Oh most ...
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Simon's (9 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Simon's (9 Occurrences). ... (WEY DBY). Mark 1:30 Now Simon's
wife's mother lay sick with a fever, and immediately they told him about her. ...
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Wife's (21 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV ASV BBE WBS). Mark 1:30 Now Simon's wife's mother lay sick with a fever,
and immediately they told him about her. of seed shall yield an ephah. ...
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Mother-in-law (16 Occurrences)
... (WEB WEY BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Mark 1:30 Now Simon's mother-in-law was ill
in bed with a fever, and without delay they informed Him about her. ...
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Fever (13 Occurrences)
... The disease which affected Simon's wife's mother is called a "great fever" (Luke
4:38), and that which nearly proved fatal to the nobleman's son in the same ...
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Magus
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia MAGUS, SIMON. ma'-gus. See SIMON MAGUS;
MAGI; MAGIC. SIMON MAGUS. ma'-gus (Simon, Greek form of ...
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Entered (291 Occurrences)
... Mark 1:29 And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered
into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. (KJV WBS RSV). ...
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Violent (151 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Luke 4:38 And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon's
house. And the mother of Simon's wife was taken with ...
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Joppa (14 Occurrences)
... floats (2 Chronicles 2:16); and here the material for the building of the second
temple was also landed (Ezra 3:7). At Joppa, in the house of Simon the tanner ...
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Peter (181 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Originally called Simon (=Simeon , ie, "hearing"),
a very common Jewish name in the New Testament. He ...
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Begged (71 Occurrences)
... Luke 4:38 He rose up from the synagogue, and entered into Simon's house. Simon's
mother-in-law was afflicted with a great fever, and they begged him for her. ...
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