First name Simon in the world's Bibles

Meaning of the name: that hears; that obeys. Related names are: Peter, Jesus, Lord . The translations of Simon in 103 languages of the Bible are illustrated in the
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below, from Simón in Spanish to サイモン in Japanese!
Name Simon in the world's Bibles
And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. (MAT 4:18)
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; (MAT 10:2)
Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him. (MAT 10:4)
Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas? (MAT 13:55)
And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. (MAT 16:16)
And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. (MAT 16:17)
He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers? (MAT 17:25)
Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, (MAT 26:6)
And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross. (MAT 27:32)
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. (MAR 1:16)
And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. (MAR 1:29)
But Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her. (MAR 1:30)
And Simon and they that were with him followed after him. (MAR 1:36)
And Simon he surnamed Peter; (MAR 3:16)
And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Canaanite, (MAR 3:18)
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. (MAR 6:3)
And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head. (MAR 14:3)
And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour? (MAR 14:37)
And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross. (MAR 15:21)
And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon's house. And Simon's wife's mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her. (LUK 4:38)
And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon's house. And Simon's wife's mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her. (LUK 4:38)
And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship. (LUK 5:3)
Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. (LUK 5:4)
And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. (LUK 5:5)
When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. (LUK 5:8)
And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men. (LUK 5:10)
And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men. (LUK 5:10)
Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew, (LUK 6:14)
Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes, (LUK 6:15)
And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on. (LUK 7:40)

Popularity of the name Simon in its translations around the world

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