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Luke 6:14

What does Luke 6:14 mean?

A plain-English look at Luke 6:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Luke 6:14 means

Jesus specifically named Simon, whom He also called Peter, along with his brother Andrew. He also chose James and John, Philip and Bartholomew. This roster begins to list the specific individuals entrusted with the immense responsibility of apostleship. The inclusion of their names emphasizes the historical reality of Jesus' ministry and the deliberate nature of His selection. Each man, despite individual flaws, was sovereignly chosen and given a new identity and purpose within God's plan.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Simon, whom he also named Peter, and Andrew his brother, and James and John, and Philip and Bartholomew,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Simon, whom he also named Peter, and Andrew his brother, and James and John, and Philip and Bartholomew,

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Simon, to whom he gave the name of Peter, and Andrew, his brother, and James and John and Philip and Bartholomew

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

(Simon, whom also he named Peter, and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Simon, whom he surnamed Peter, and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Simon, to whom also he gave the name of Peter, and Andrew his brother, [and] James and John, [and] Philip and Bartholomew,

Context

This verse begins the detailed listing of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus. It provides the initial names of this foundational group, establishing their historical identity and the specific individuals entrusted with the commission given later. This clear identification helps the reader understand the early formation of leadership within Jesus' burgeoning movement.

v.13And when it was day, he called his disciples; and he chose from them twelve, whom also he named apostles:

v.14This passage

v.15and Matthew and Thomas, and James the son of Alphæus, and Simon who was called the Zealot,

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Mark 9:2

    And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them;

  • Matthew 4:18

    And walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brethren, Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishers.

  • Mark 5:37

    And he suffered no man to follow with him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.

  • John 6:5

    Jesus therefore lifting up his eyes, and seeing that a great multitude cometh unto him, saith unto Philip, Whence are we to buy bread, that these may eat?

  • Acts 12:2

    And he killed James the brother of John with the sword.

  • John 1:45

    Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.

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