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Luke 6:14

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 6:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Simon, whom he also named Peter, and Andrew his brother, and James and John, and Philip and Bartholomew,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Simon, whom he also named Peter, and Andrew his brother, and James and John, and Philip and Bartholomew,
Luke 6:14 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
11But they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus.
12And it came to pass in these days, that he went out into the mountain to pray; and he continued all night in prayer to God.
13And when it was day, he called his disciples; and he chose from them twelve, whom also he named apostles:
14Simon, whom he also named Peter, and Andrew his brother, and James and John, and Philip and Bartholomew,
15and Matthew and Thomas, and James [the son] of Alphaeus, and Simon who was called the Zealot,
16and Judas [the son] of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor;
17and he came down with them, and stood on a level place, and a great multitude of his disciples, and a great number of the people from all Judaea and Jerusalem, and the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases;
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Simon, whom he also named Peter, etc.] Which signifies a rock, or stone, as Cephas also does, (see <430142>John 1:42) from his constancy, steadfastness, and solidity: and Andrew his brother; who was called at the same time with him, and were brethren, both in nature and grace: James and John: the two sons of Zebedee, who were called next: Philip and Bartholomew; the latter of these is by some thought to be Nathanael.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 10:1-4. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“6:14 Simon (whom he named Peter): Peter means “rock” or “stone” (see Matt 16:18).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Simon: Luk 5:8; Joh 1:40-42, Joh 21:15-20; Act 1:13; Pe2 1:1 Andrew: Mat 4:18; Joh 6:8 James: Luk 5:10; Mat 4:21; Mar 1:19, Mar 1:29, Mar 5:37, Mar 9:2, Mar 14:33; Joh 21:20-24; Act 12:2 Philip: Mat 10:3; Joh 1:45, Joh 6:5, Joh 14:8; Act 1:13 Luke 6:15”
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