Jonas
Mentioned AD 5–33 traditional (Jones)
The father of the apostles Peter (John 21:15-17) and Andrew; but the reading should be (also in 1:42), as in the Revised Version, “John,” instead of Jonas.
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
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- 4 verses
- Mentioned in the era of the New Testament, 4 BC to AD 100.
- Named in the same verses as Simon.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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Mentions
Begat counts Jonas in 4 tagged verses in one book.
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The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Jonas 0 |
| KJV | Jonas 12 |
| ASV | Jonas 0 |
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John4 verses
- 1:42
Andrew brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter).
- 21:15
When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.”
- 21:16
Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep.”
- 21:17
Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
The father of the apostles Peter (John 21:15-17) and Andrew; but the reading should be (also in 1:42), as in the Revised Version, “John,” instead of Jonas.