Simon the Zealot, also known as Simon Zelotes, was an apostle living at the time of the New Testament, mentioned in Matthew 10:4, Luke 6:15, and Acts 1:13.
About Zealot (Simon)
A zealot is someone who is very passionate about a cause or belief.
In the Bible, this term is used to describe Simon, one of Jesus's twelve closest followers (Luke 6:15; Acts 1:13). This Simon is different from Simon Peter, who was also one of the twelve.
Key References
Matthew and Thomas; James son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot;
When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.
All Scripture References (2)
Luke (1)
Matthew and Thomas; James son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot;
Acts (1)
When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.