KJV ORIGINAL
And Simon he surnamed Peter;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jesus gave Simon the nickname Peter.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the people closest to you see potential in you that even comes with a new name.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Mark was traditionally written by John Mark for a Gentile Christian audience, likely in Rome, around 60-70 CE. It was written to record the teachings of Peter and to provide an account of Jesus' life and ministry for early Christians, possibly facing persecution.
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