Simon the Zealot

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Simon the Zealot in the Bible

Apostle of Jesus

One of Jesus' twelve apostles. Primary biblical coverage: Gospels; Acts 1.

AT A GLANCE

Simon the Zealot at a Glance

TestamentNew Testament
First AppearanceMatthew 10:4
Last AppearanceActs 1:13
Known ForOne of Jesus' twelve apostles.
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