Luke 6:14

Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,

Cross-references

Luke 8:51 Related theme

Luke 8:51 shows Peter among the three disciples Jesus took to raise Jairus's daughter — highlighting his inner circle status.

Luke 8:1 Historical context

Luke 8:1 notes the twelve were with Jesus — confirming the apostles named here as his traveling companions.

John 1:40 Parallel

In John 1:42, Jesus renames Simon as Peter, providing the earlier account of the name change mentioned here.

2 Peter 1:1 Parallel

In 2 Peter 1:1, Simon Peter identifies himself as an apostle of Jesus Christ, matching the naming in Luke 6:14.

Acts 1:13 Parallel

In Acts 1:13, the same apostolic list appears after Judas' replacement, confirming Peter and Andrew among the Twelve.

John 6:8 Parallel

In John 6:8, Andrew is mentioned as Simon Peter's brother, linking him to the apostle list.

John 1:45 Allusion

In John 1:45, Philip (from Luke 6:14) finds Nathanael, traditionally identified as Bartholomew—linking the pair.

In Matthew 4:18, Jesus calls Simon (called Peter) and Andrew to follow him, showing their initial calling.

Mark 14:33 Related theme

In Mark 14:33, Jesus takes Peter, James, and John—the inner circle from Luke 6:14—to Gethsemane.

Mark 5:37 Related theme

In Mark 5:37, Peter, James, and John are the only ones allowed to witness the raising of Jairus's daughter, highlighting their special role.

Mark 1:29 Parallel

In Mark 1:29, Simon, Andrew, James, and John are together in Simon's house, linking them to the apostolic group.

Mark 1:19 Parallel

In Mark 1:19, Jesus calls James and John, the sons of Zebedee, paralleling their listing among the Twelve.

Matthew 10:3 also lists Philip and Bartholomew among the apostles—confirming their inclusion.

In Matthew 4:21, Jesus calls James and John, sons of Zebedee, the same brothers listed in Luke 6:14.

John 1:42 Allusion

John 1:42 records Jesus renaming Simon to Peter — the origin of the name used in this list.

Mark 1:16 Historical context

In Mark 1:16, Simon and Andrew are called by Jesus—the first pair listed in Luke 6:14.

Matthew 10:2 begins the apostolic list with Simon Peter and Andrew, identical to Luke 6:14.

Acts 12:2 Historical context

In Acts 12:2, James (brother of John) from Luke 6:14 is martyred—showing his fate.

John 6:5 Related theme

In John 6:5, Jesus tests Philip (from Luke 6:14) about feeding the crowd—highlighting his role.

John 14:8 Related theme

In John 14:8, Philip (from Luke 6:14) asks Jesus to show the Father—revealing his character.

John 21:20–24 Related theme

In John 21:20-24, Peter and the beloved disciple (John) appear together—both named in Luke 6:14.

John 1:44 Historical context

John 1:44 notes Bethsaida as the hometown of Peter and Andrew — providing geographical context for these apostles.