Simon, son of Joseph
The name Simon means “that hears; that obeys.” Simon is mentioned in 2 verses of the Bible, first in Matthew 13:55.
Family of Simon
Who was Simon?
One of the brothers of our Lord (Matt. 13:55; Mark 6:3).
Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.
Key verses about Simon
- Matthew 13:55
Is not this the carpenter’s son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?
- Mark 6:3
Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.