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Simon

Simon was the father of Judas Iscariot, the disciple who betrayed Jesus.

The name Simon means “that hears; that obeys”

MaleNew Testament eraNew Testament1 book4 verses

Summary

A man living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at John 6:71; only referred to as Simon (Σίμων); father of Judas.

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Simon

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Judas

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Mentions

  1. John 6:71
    He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus.
  2. John 12:4
    But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was going to betray Him, asked,
  3. John 13:2
    The evening meal was underway, and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus.
  4. John 13:26
    Jesus answered, “It is the one to whom I give this morsel after I have dipped it.” Then He dipped the morsel and gave it to Judas son of Simon Iscariot.