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Simon

Simon was one of the brothers of Jesus, a son of Mary and Joseph.

The name Simon means “that hears; that obeys”

MaleTribe of JudahNew Testament eraNew Testament2 books2 verses

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Matthew 13:55; only referred to as Simon (Σίμων); son of Joseph and Mary; a brother of Jesus, James, Joses and Jude.

Glossary entries

Simon

Family members

Father

Joseph

Mother

Mary

Siblings

James Jesus Joses Jude

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Matthew 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?
  2. Mark 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.