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According to Mark and Matthew, Jesus saw Simon and Andrew fishing in Galilee, and commanded them to follow him. He later named Simon, Peter.
Luke follows Mark in its explanation of how Jesus met Peter, but says that Peter was not actually chosen as an apostle until some time later, when Jesus called all his apostles together and chose twelve, one of whom was Peter, to be apostles.
John says that Andrew was a disciple of John the Baptist, who told him to follow Jesus. Andrew went and got his brother, Simon Peter, and brought him to Jesus (John 1:35-42).
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Are Saint Simon and Saint Peter one and the same?
No, Saint Simon and Saint Peter are two different individuals in Christianity. Saint Peter is also known as Saint Simon Peter, as Peter was his given name and Simon was his original name before he was renamed by Jesus.
Who was the first apostle chosen by Jesus?
The first apostle chosen by Jesus was Simon, who is also known as Peter.
Was Simon Peter a zealot?
No, Simon Peter was not a zealot. He was one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus and is often considered the leader of the apostles.
What is Saint Peter's full name?
Simon Peter Barjona
What was Saint Peter one of?
st. peter as one of the first 12 disciples called by jesus.
Is Simon an apostle?
Simon the Zealot was one of the 12 Apostles of Jesus Christ. He was also known as Simon Zelotes, Simon Kananaios and Simon Cananeus, but not much more is known about him as an individual.
Which saint's original name was Simon?
Saint Peter was originally named Simon.
What was Saint Peter's name before Peter changed it?
Simon Peter. There was another apostle named Simon, hence the change. Likewise there were two Saints James, so they styled them the Greater and the Lesser. Do not confuse with Simon Magus- Simon the magician or Magic Simon who was also something of an inventor and died testing out what we would now call a Hang Glider! He"s not in the Bible, but alluded to in apocryphal writings of the time. High hopes indeed.
What is the second name of Saint Peter?
Peter's original name was Simon Barjonah - Simon son of Jonah
How is Simon Peter linked to the pope?
Simon Peter was chosen as the first pope by Our Lord.
What did Saint Simon the Zealot do to become a saint?
Saint Simon the Zealot is recognized as a saint in the Christian tradition for his dedication to spreading the teachings of Jesus Christ. He is one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus and is believed to have traveled extensively to preach the Gospel. Simon is venerated for his faith and commitment to serving God.
What was Saint Peter's full name?
Matthew 16:16,17 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
