Simon
Mentioned in AD 31 traditional (Jones)
One of the brothers of our Lord (Matt. 13:55; Mark 6:3).
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
- The 65th generation from Adam, counting Adam as the first.
- Mentioned in the era of the New Testament, 4 BC to AD 100.
- Named in the same verses as James, Joses, Jude, and Mary.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
Family
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Timeline
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Mentions
2 tagged verses in 2 books. Select a book to read its verses.
The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Simon 75 |
| KJV | Simon 76 |
| ASV | Simon 76 |
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Every verse
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Matthew1 verse
- 13:55
“Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t His mother’s name Mary, and aren’t His brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas?
Mark1 verse
- 6:3
Isn’t this the carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? Aren’t His sisters here with us as well?” And they took offense at Him.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
One of the brothers of our Lord (Matt. 13:55; Mark 6:3).