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John 1:42
Contemporary English Version
John 1:42
Contemporary English Version
42 Andrew brought his brother to Jesus. And when Jesus saw him, he said, “Simon son of John, you will be called Cephas.” This name can be translated as “Peter.”[a]
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- 1.42 Peter: The Aramaic name “Cephas” and the Greek name “Peter” each mean “rock.”
John 1:42
New International Version
John 1:42
New International Version
42 And he brought him to Jesus.
Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called(A) Cephas” (which, when translated, is Peter[a]).(B)
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- John 1:42 Cephas (Aramaic) and Peter (Greek) both mean rock.
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