Simon

Simon was a biblical figure who is best known for being one of Jesus' twelve apostles. He was the son of Jonah and the brother of Andrew. He was a fisherman from Bethsaida, a town on the Sea of Galilee. Simon was called to be an apostle by Jesus and was given the name Peter, which means "rock". He was a leader among the apostles and was known for his boldness and courage. He was the first to recognize Jesus as the Messiah and was the first to confess his faith in Jesus. Simon was present at many of Jesus' miracles and teachings. He was also present at the Last Supper and the Garden of Gethsemane. After Jesus' death, Simon was one of the first to witness the resurrection. Simon was a key figure in the early church and was instrumental in spreading the gospel. He was a leader in the church and wrote two books of the New Testament, 1 Peter and 2 Peter. He was also martyred for his faith in Jesus. Simon is best known for his role as one of Jesus' apostles and for his leadership in the early church. He is remembered for his courage and faithfulness to Jesus and for his role in spreading the gospel.

Simon was mentioned 76 times in the Bible.

first mention in the bible is in the book of Matthew, chapter 4, verse 18.