Simon of Bethany
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Simon of Bethany gave a public banquet for Jesus and Lazarus in defiance of the Sanhedrin, with Martha serving and Mary among the onlookers, as Jesus spoke of breaking down walls of prejudice with the Father's love. 172:1.2-3
Jesus beckoned to his apostles to leave the temple and go to Bethany for their evening meal, setting up camp in Gethsemane on ground belonging to Simon of Bethany. 173:5.5
Jesus said good-bye to Lazarus, Simon, and the women's corps at a meeting at Simon's home before heading to Philadelphia. 174:0.1
Jesus stayed with Simon of Bethany, the leading citizen of the village. 172:0.1 172:2.1
Judas deposited funds with Simon of Bethany for safekeeping. 172:2.3
Simon of Bethany, who lived near Lazarus, hosted Jesus and John at his home in Bethany while they journeyed to Jerusalem, avoiding public teaching along the way. 152:7.1
Bible parallels
Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.
- The banquet 172:1.2 — Mt 26:6; Mk 14:3a; Jn 12:1-2.
- Jesus returns to Bethany for night 173:5.5 — Mk 11:19; Lk 21:37b.
Where it appears
Simon of Bethany is linked in 2 paragraphs of the text.