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and to Simon He added <i>the</i> name Peter;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/mark/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Simon he surnamed Peter;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Simon, to whom He gave the name Peter;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And He appointed the twelve: Simon (to whom He gave the name Peter),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And He appointed the twelve: Simon (to whom He gave the name Peter),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And He appointed the twelve: Simon (to whom He gave the name Peter),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And He appointed the twelve: Simon (to whom He gave the name Peter),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He appointed the twelve: Simon (to whom He gave the name Peter),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He appointed the Twelve: To Simon, he gave the name Peter;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He appointed the Twelve: To Simon, He gave the name Peter; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Simon he surnamed Peter;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/mark/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Simon was one of the twelve, and Jesus named him Peter. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Simon he surnamed Peter;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He appointed these twelve: Simon (whom Jesus named Peter),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/mark/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />These are the twelve he chose: Simon (Jesus gave him the name Peter); <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He appointed the Twelve: Simon (whom he named Peter), <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Simon (whom He named Peter),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He appointed twelve: To Simon he gave the name Peter;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And he appointed the twelve. And to Simon he gave the name Peter;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Simon he surnamed Peter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />These twelve were Simon (to whom He gave the surname of Peter)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Simon (to whom he gave the name Peter); <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And He put on Simon the name Peter;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And He appointed the Twelve; and to Simon He added <i>the</i> name Peter;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he put on Simon the name Peter;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he set to Simon the name Peter;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/mark/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And to Simon he gave the name Peter: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and he imposed on Simon the name Peter;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />[he appointed the twelve:] Simon, whom he named Peter;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So he appointed the twelve: Simon (to whom he gave the name Peter);<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Simon he surnamed Peter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And he gave Shimeon the name Kaypha,<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And Simon he surnamed Peter;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And He placed the name Peter on Simon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />and Simon he surnamed Peter;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />these were Simon, whom he sirnam'd Peter, James the son of Zebedee,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />These twelve were Simon (to whom He gave the surname of Peter)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And to Simon He added the name Peter;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />even Simon, <i>whom</i> He surnamed Peter,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/3-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=727" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/mark/3.htm">The Twelve Apostles</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>and to have authority to drive out demons. <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">These are the</a> <a href="/greek/1427.htm" title="1427: dōdeka (Adj-AMP) -- Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen.">twelve</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: epoiēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">He appointed:</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4613.htm" title="4613: Simōni (N-DMS) -- Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites.">Simon</a> <a href="/greek/2007.htm" title="2007: epethēken (V-AIA-3S) -- To put, place upon, lay on; I add, give in addition. From epi and tithemi; to impose.">(whom He named</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onoma (N-ANS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name."></a> <a href="/greek/4074.htm" title="4074: Petron (N-AMS) -- Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.">Peter),</a> </span> <span class="reftext">17</span>James son of Zebedee and his brother John (whom He named Boanerges, meaning “Sons of Thunder”),…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-2.htm">Matthew 10:2</a></span><br />These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-14.htm">Luke 6:14</a></span><br />Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-42.htm">John 1:42</a></span><br />Andrew brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13</a></span><br />When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a></span><br />And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/21-15.htm">John 21:15-17</a></span><br />When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.” / Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep.” / Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-1.htm">1 Peter 1:1</a></span><br />Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the elect who are exiles of the Dispersion throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, chosen<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/1-1.htm">2 Peter 1:1</a></span><br />Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/2-9.htm">Galatians 2:9</a></span><br />And recognizing the grace that I had been given, James, Cephas, and John—those reputed to be pillars—gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-13.htm">Acts 4:13</a></span><br />When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-68.htm">John 6:68</a></span><br />Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-18.htm">Matthew 4:18</a></span><br />As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/5-10.htm">Luke 5:10</a></span><br />and so were his partners James and John, the sons of Zebedee. “Do not be afraid,” Jesus said to Simon. “From now on you will catch men.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-2.htm">Acts 12:2</a></span><br />He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-12.htm">1 Corinthians 1:12</a></span><br />What I mean is this: Individuals among you are saying, “I follow Paul,” “I follow Apollos,” “I follow Cephas,” or “I follow Christ.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Simon he surnamed Peter;</p><p class="hdg">Simon.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/1-16.htm">Mark 1:16</a></b></br> Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/16-16.htm">Matthew 16:16-18</a></b></br> And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/1-42.htm">John 1:42</a></b></br> And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.</p><p class="hdg">Cephas.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_peter/1-1.htm">2 Peter 1:1</a></b></br> Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/3-14.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/matthew/26-75.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/matthew/27-21.htm">Second</a> <a href="/mark/1-36.htm">Simon</a> <a href="/matthew/10-3.htm">Surname</a> <a href="/matthew/10-3.htm">Surnamed</a> <a href="/mark/3-14.htm">Twelve</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/13-33.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/mark/5-37.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/mark/3-17.htm">Second</a> <a href="/mark/3-18.htm">Simon</a> <a href="/mark/3-17.htm">Surname</a> <a href="/mark/3-17.htm">Surnamed</a> <a href="/mark/4-10.htm">Twelve</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/3-1.htm">Jesus heals the withered hand,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/3-10.htm">and many other infirmities;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/3-11.htm">rebukes the unclean spirit;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/3-13.htm">chooses his twelve apostles;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/3-22.htm">convinces the blasphemy of casting out demons by Beelzebub;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/3-31.htm">and shows who are his brother, sister, and mother.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>These are the twelve He appointed:</b><br>This phrase introduces the selection of the twelve apostles, a significant moment in Jesus' ministry. The number twelve is symbolic, representing the twelve tribes of Israel, indicating a new spiritual leadership for God's people. This selection marks a pivotal point where Jesus begins to establish a foundational group for the early Church. The act of appointing signifies Jesus' authority and intentionality in choosing those who would carry forward His mission.<p><b>Simon (whom He named Peter),</b><br>Simon, a common Jewish name, is given a new name by Jesus: Peter, meaning "rock" in Greek. This renaming signifies a transformation and a new role. Peter is often seen as a leader among the apostles, and his name change foreshadows his future role in the early Church, as seen in <a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a>, where Jesus declares Peter the rock upon which He will build His Church. This act of renaming is reminiscent of God changing Abram's name to Abraham, indicating a new covenant and purpose.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure of the New Testament, who appoints the twelve apostles. His authority and divine mission are evident in His selection of the apostles.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/simon_peter.htm">Simon Peter</a></b><br>Originally named Simon, he is renamed Peter by Jesus. The name "Peter" (Greek: Petros) means "rock," signifying his foundational role in the early church.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_twelve_apostles.htm">The Twelve Apostles</a></b><br>A group of twelve men chosen by Jesus to be His closest followers and to carry on His mission. They represent the new spiritual leadership of God's people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/galilee.htm">Galilee</a></b><br>The region where Jesus conducted much of His ministry and where He called many of His disciples, including Peter.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_appointment_event.htm">The Appointment Event</a></b><br>This marks a significant moment in Jesus' ministry, where He formally establishes His core group of followers who will be instrumental in spreading the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_names_and_identity.htm">The Importance of Names and Identity</a></b><br>In biblical times, names often signified character and destiny. Jesus renaming Simon as Peter indicates a transformation and a new purpose. As believers, we are given a new identity in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_appointment_and_calling.htm">Divine Appointment and Calling</a></b><br>Jesus' selection of the apostles shows that God calls individuals for specific purposes. We should seek to understand and fulfill our God-given roles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Peter's role as a leader among the apostles teaches us about the responsibilities that come with leadership in the church. Leaders are called to be foundational, steadfast, and faithful.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_christ.htm">Transformation through Christ</a></b><br>Just as Simon became Peter, we are transformed by our relationship with Jesus. This transformation empowers us to fulfill our calling.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_fellowship.htm">Community and Fellowship</a></b><br>The appointment of the twelve apostles underscores the importance of community in the Christian faith. We are called to work together in unity for the advancement of the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_did_jesus_pray_for.htm">What did Jesus pray for during His ministry?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_jesus'_closest_disciples.htm">Who were Jesus' closest disciples?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_'levi'_vs_'matthew'_show_inconsistency.htm">Mark 2:14 – Given the uncertainty around “Levi” and “Matthew,” could this naming discrepancy indicate a historical or textual inconsistency? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_gospel_details_on_the_twelve_vary.htm">Mark 3:14-19: Why do details about the calling and naming of the Twelve differ in other Gospels, raising questions about inconsistencies in the biblical text?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16-19) <span class= "bld">And Simon he surnamed.</span>--On the list of the Apostles see Notes on <a href="/context/matthew/10-2.htm" title="Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;">Matthew 10:2-4</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 16, 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Simon he surnamed Peter</span>. Our Lord had previously declared that Simon should be so called. But St. Mark avoids as much as possible the recognition of any special honor belonging to St. Peter; so he here simply mentions the fact of this surname having been given to him, a fact which was necessary in order that he might be identified. All the early Christian writers held that Peter was virtually the author of this Gospel. Simon, or Simeon, is from a Hebrew word, meaning "to hear." <span class="cmt_word">James the son of Zebedee,</span> so called to distinguish him from the other James; <span class="cmt_word">and John his brother</span>. In St. Matthew's list, Andrew is mentioned next after Peter, as his brother, and the first called. But here St. Mark mentions James and John first after Peter; these three, Peter and James and John, being the three leading apostles. Of James and John, James is mentioned first, as the eldest of the two brothers. <span class="cmt_word">And them he surnamed Boanerges, which is, Sons of thunder</span>. "Boanerges" is the Aramaic pronunciation of the Hebrew <span class="accented">B'ne-ragesh</span>; <span class="accented">B'ne</span>, sons, and <span class="accented">ragesh</span>, thunder. The word was not intended as a term of reproach; although it fitly expressed that natural impetuosity and vehemence of character, which showed itself in their desire to bring down fire from heaven upon the Samaritan village, and in their ambitious request that they might have the highest places of honor in his coming kingdom. But their natural dispositions, under the Holy Spirit's influence, were gradually transformed so as to serve the cause of Christ, and their fiery zeal was transmuted into the steady flame of Christian earnestness and love, so as to become an element of great power in their new life as Christians. Christ called these men "Sons of thunder" because he would make their natural dispositions, when restrained and elevated by his grace, the great instruments of spreading his Gospel. He destined them for high service in his kingdom. By their holy lives they were to be as lightning, and by their preaching they were to be as thunder to rouse unbelievers, and to bring them to repentance and a holy life. It was no doubt on account of this zeal that James fell so early a victim to the wrath of Herod. A different lot was that which fell to St. John. Spared to a ripe old age, he influenced the early Church by his writings and his teaching. His Gospel begins as with the voice of thunder, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." Beza and others, followed by Dr. Morisen, have thought that this distinctive name was given by our Lord to the two brothers on account of some deep-toned peculiarity of voice, which was of much service to them in impressing the message of the Gospel of the kingdom upon their hearers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/3-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">[These are] the</span><br /><span class="grk">τοὺς</span> <span class="translit">(tous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">twelve</span><br /><span class="grk">δώδεκα</span> <span class="translit">(dōdeka)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1427.htm">Strong's 1427: </a> </span><span class="str2">Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He appointed:</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐποίησεν</span> <span class="translit">(epoiēsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Simon</span><br /><span class="grk">Σίμωνι</span> <span class="translit">(Simōni)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4613.htm">Strong's 4613: </a> </span><span class="str2">Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">(whom He named</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπέθηκεν</span> <span class="translit">(epethēken)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2007.htm">Strong's 2007: </a> </span><span class="str2">To put, place upon, lay on; I add, give in addition. From epi and tithemi; to impose.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Peter),</span><br /><span class="grk">Πέτρον</span> <span class="translit">(Petron)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> </span><span class="str2">Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. 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