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Simon was the father of Judas Iscariot, the disciple who betrayed Jesus.
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Simon is mentioned in the Gospel of John as the father of Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus (Jhn.6.71; 12.4; 13.2,26). He is not to be confused with Simon Peter or any other Simon mentioned in the New Testament. The only information provided about this Simon is his relationship to Judas Iscariot, the disciple who betrayed Jesus. The gospels do not give any further details about Simon's life, occupation, or character. His son, Judas Iscariot, is infamous for his betrayal of Jesus, which led to Jesus' arrest and crucifixion. Despite being one of the twelve chosen disciples, Judas conspired with the Jewish authorities to hand Jesus over to them for thirty pieces of silver (Mat.26.14-16). Simon's role in the biblical narrative is limited to being the father of the disciple who betrayed Jesus, highlighting the tragic choice made by Judas Iscariot.
John twice names the father of Judas Iscariot as Simon. The other Gospels do not give his father.
Sources: John 6:71 · John 13:26
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4 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s G4613
He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus.
But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was going to betray Him, asked,
The evening meal was underway, and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus.
Jesus answered, “It is the one to whom I give this morsel after I have dipped it.” Then He dipped the morsel and gave it to Judas son of Simon Iscariot.
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