Simon the Zealot

From political fervor to the kingdom

Called “the Zealot” (Luke 6:15): perhaps for his religious zeal, perhaps for ties to the resistance against Rome. He came to follow a kingdom that was not of this world.

Where to read in the Bible

• Luke 6:15

Connections

• was called by the name of the The Zealots and the revolts · stated in the text · Luke 6:15
• disciple of Jesus of Nazareth · stated in the text · Luke 6:15
• linked to The Twelve Apostles · stated in the text · Matthew 10:4

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