en_tw/bible/other/simonthezealot.md

# Simon the Zealot #

## Facts: ##

Simon the Zealot was one of Jesus' twelve disciples.

* Simon is mentioned three times in the listing of Jesus' disciples, but little else is known about him.
* Simon was one of the Eleven who met to pray together in Jerusalem after Jesus went back up into heaven.
* The term "zealot" may mean that Simon was a member of "the Zealots," a Jewish religious party that was very zealous in upholding the Law of Moses while strongly opposing the Roman government.
* Or, "zealot" may simply mean "the zealous one," referring to Simon's religious zeal.


(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))

(See also: [apostle](../kt/apostle.md), [disciple](../kt/disciple.md), [the twelve](../kt/thetwelve.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Acts 01:12-14](rc://en/tn/help/act/01/12)
* [Luke 06:14-16](rc://en/tn/help/luk/06/14)
* [Mark 03:17-19](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/03/17)

## Word Data:##

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			`* Or, "zealot" may simply mean "the zealous one," referring to Simon's religious zeal.`

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			`## Bible References: ##`

Update Links to RC format 2017-06-29 21:38:46 +00:00			`* [Acts 01:12-14](rc://en/tn/help/act/01/12)`
			`* [Luke 06:14-16](rc://en/tn/help/luk/06/14)`
			`* [Mark 03:17-19](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/03/17)`
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