Luke 6:14 | Bible Study

Luke 6:14

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

Shim`on, whom he named Kefa; Andrew, his brother; Ya`akov; Yochanan; Philip; Bar-Talmai;

Berean Standard Bible:

Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew;

American Standard Version:

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

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Simon^{G4613},(whom^{G3739} he also^{G2532} named^{G3687} Peter^{G4074},) and^{G2532} Andrew^{G406} his^{G846} brother^{G80}, James^{G2385} and^{G2532} John^{G2491}, Philip^{G5376} and^{G2532} Bartholomew^{G918},

Cross-References (KJV):

Acts 1:13

And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James [the son] of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas [the brother] of James.

Matthew 4:21

And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James [the son] of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.

Matthew 4:18

¶ And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.

John 1:40

One of the two which heard John [speak], and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother.

John 1:42

And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.

Luke 5:10

And so [was] also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.

Luke 5:8

When Simon Peter saw [it], he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.

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Commentary for Luke 6:14

Luke 6:14 is a verse that lists some of the apostles Jesus called to follow him. The verse specifically names Simon (whom Jesus also named Peter), Andrew (Simon Peter's brother), James, John, Philip, and Bartholomew. This verse is part of a longer passage where Jesus selects twelve of his disciples to be his apostles, a term which means "those who are sent out." This event is significant in the historical context of the Gospels as it marks the formal establishment of Jesus' inner circle of followers who would be instrumental in the early Christian movement.

The themes present in this verse include the idea of discipleship, the formation of a new community, and the authority given by Jesus to these individuals. Simon Peter is often highlighted as a leader among the apostles, and his inclusion at the beginning of the list in this verse underscores his prominence. The brotherly relationship between Simon Peter and Andrew, as well as the pairing of James and John, reflects the importance of familial and communal bonds within the early Christian fellowship.

The calling of these apostles also illustrates Jesus' method of reaching out to people from various walks of life—fishermen like Peter, Andrew, James, and John, as well as individuals like Philip and Bartholomew, whose backgrounds are less detailed in the scriptures. By naming these individuals, Luke's Gospel emphasizes the diversity of Jesus' followers and the foundational role they played in the burgeoning Christian church. The selection of the Twelve is a pivotal moment that prepares for the spread of the Gospel after Jesus' ascension, as these apostles would go on to become the primary witnesses to Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

Strong's Number: G4613
There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Σίμων
Transliteration: Símōn
Pronunciation: see'-mone
Description: of Hebrew origin (שִׁמְעוֹן); Simon (i.e. Shimon), the name of nine Israelites:--Simon. Compare Συμεών.
Strong's Number: G3739
There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὅς
Transliteration: hós
Pronunciation: ho
Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ.
Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Strong's Number: G3687
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὀνομάζω
Transliteration: onomázō
Pronunciation: on-om-ad'-zo
Description: from ὄνομα; to name, i.e. assign an appellation; by extension, to utter, mention, profess:--call, name.
Strong's Number: G4074
There are 157 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Πέτρος
Transliteration: Pétros
Pronunciation: pet'-ros
Description: apparently a primary word; a (piece of) rock (larger than λίθος); as a name, Petrus, an apostle:--Peter, rock. Compare Κηφᾶς.
Strong's Number: G406
There are 71 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Ἀνδρέας
Transliteration: Andréas
Pronunciation: an-dreh'-as
Description: from ἀνήρ; manly; Andreas, an Israelite:--Andrew.
Strong's Number: G846
There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: αὐτός
Transliteration: autós
Pronunciation: ow-tos'
Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
Strong's Number: G80
There are 344 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀδελφός
Transliteration: adelphós
Pronunciation: ad-el-fos'
Description: from Α (as a connective particle) and (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like Α):--brother.
Strong's Number: G2385
There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Ἰάκωβος
Transliteration: Iákōbos
Pronunciation: ee-ak'-o-bos
Description: the same as Ἰακώβ Græcized; Jacobus, the name of three Israelites:--James.
Strong's Number: G2491
There are 130 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Ἰωάννης
Transliteration: Iōánnēs
Pronunciation: ee-o-an'-nace
Description: of Hebrew origin (יוֹחָנָן); Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites:--John.
Strong's Number: G5376
There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Φίλιππος
Transliteration: Phílippos
Pronunciation: fil'-ip-pos
Description: from φίλος and ἵππος; fond of horses; Philippus, the name of four Israelites:--Philip.
Strong's Number: G918
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Βαρθολομαῖος
Transliteration: Bartholomaîos
Pronunciation: bar-thol-om-ah'-yos
Description: of Chaldee origin (בַּר and תַּלְמַי); son of Tolmai; Bar-tholomæus, a Christian apostle:--Bartholomeus.

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