5 Bible Verses about People Renaming People

Most Relevant Verses

Acts 4:36

In this way Joseph, whom the Apostles gave the name of Bar-nabas--signifying 'Son of Encouragement' --a Levite, a native of Cyprus,

John 1:42

He brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, "You are Simon, son of John: you shall be called Cephas" --that is to say, Peter (or 'Rock')

Mark 3:16

These twelve were Simon (to whom He gave the surname of Peter)

Mark 3:17

James the son of Zabdi and John the brother of James (these two He surnamed Boanerges, that is 'Sons of Thunder')

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