KJV ORIGINAL
Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
There was Simon (who Jesus nicknamed Peter), plus Andrew who was Simon's brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus was building his squad one person at a time.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Luke, traditionally attributed to Luke, a companion of Paul, was likely written for a Gentile Christian audience, possibly Theophilus, around the
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