John 1:42

“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.”

"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." - John 1:42
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What does John 1:42 mean?

John 1:42 (KJV) reads: "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." This verse comes from the first chapter of the gospel of John, which is known for its rich…

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From Simon to Cephas: The Transformative Power of Encountering Christ

The simplicity and depth of John 1:42 resonate through the ages, encapsulated in the moment when Simon is brought to Jesus. The verse reads, **"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…

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A Prayer of Transformation and Identity in Christ

Heavenly Father, As I bow before You, I come with a heart filled with gratitude and awe for the profound love and grace You have shown us. Thank You for Your Word, which illuminates our paths and reveals the truth of Your plans for us. In John 1:42, we see a beautiful moment of…

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John 10:42 - "And many believed on him there."
"And many believed on him there." - John 10:42
John 5:42 - "But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you."
John 19:42 - "There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews' preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand."
John 7:42 - "Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?"
Psalm 42:1
John 6:42 - "And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven?"
John 11:42 - "And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me."
Psalm 42:7
John 12:42 - "¶ Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:"
"But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you." - John 5:42
John 4:42 - "And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world."
Genesis 42:1-2
Isiah 42 1-9
Job 42:1 - "Then Job answered the LORD, and said,"
John 7:42 Has not the Scripture said that the Christ comes from the seed of David and from the town of Bethlehem, where David was?”
"There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews' preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand." - John 19:42
1 Chronicles 1:42 - "The sons of Ezer; Bilhan, and Zavan, and Jakan. The sons of Dishan; Uz, and Aran."
1 Chronicles 6:42 - "The son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,"
John 8:42 - "Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me."
1 Corinthians 15:42 - "So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:"
1 Chronicles 11:42 - "Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a captain of the Reubenites, and thirty with him,"
"Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?" - John 7:42
"Then Job answered the LORD, and said," - Job 42:1