John 1:42

KJV

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, King James Version
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Context

This verse from John Chapter 1 connects to 10 cross-references. The prologue: 'In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.' The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth. John the Baptist testifies that he is the …

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Other Translations

ASV

He brought him unto Jesus. Jesus looked upon him, and said, Thou art Simon the son of John: thou shalt be called Cephas (which is by interpretation, Peter).

YLT

and he brought him unto Jesus: and having looked upon him, Jesus saith, `Thou art Simon, the son of Jonas, thou shalt be called Cephas,' (which is interpreted, A rock.)

BBE

And he took him to Jesus. Looking at him fixedly Jesus said, You are Simon, the son of John; your name will be Cephas (which is to say, Peter).

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