Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.

MATTHEW 10:4KJV
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Matthew 10:4 (KJV)

What does Matthew 10:4 mean?

Matthew 10:4 lists two of Jesus’ twelve disciples: Simon the Canaanite and Judas Iscariot, who is specifically identified as the one who betrayed Jesus. This verse is part of a longer passage naming all twelve apostles chosen by Jesus.

In this verse, Matthew is recording the names of the disciples as Jesus sends them out on a mission. The mention of Judas Iscariot as the betrayer highlights his later actions and sets him apart from the others. The term “Canaanite” for Simon does not refer to his nationality, but likely means “zealot,” pointing to his background or character.

Where else these words appear

“Canaanite” Greek G2581 · used in 2 verses

  • Mark 3:18 And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Canaanite,

“Iscariot” Greek G2469 · used in 11 verses

  • Matthew 26:14 Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,
  • Luke 6:16 And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor.
  • John 12:4 Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, which should betray him,

“Judas” Greek G2455 · used in 41 verses

  • Matthew 1:2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;
  • Luke 3:33 Which was the son of Aminadab, which was the son of Aram, which was the son of Esrom, which was the son of Phares, which was the son of Juda,
  • John 18:5 They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.

“Simon” Greek G4613 · used in 70 verses

  • Matthew 4:18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
  • Luke 5:10 And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.
  • John 18:15 And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest.