Matthew 16:17 Douay-Rheims

And Jesus answering, said to him: Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-Jona: because flesh and blood hath not revealed it to thee, but my Father who is in heaven.

Francis Patrick Kenrick

1796–1863 Catholic

The Hebrews called their children by the name of their father. Simon is called son of Jona, because this was his father's name. Jona signififls dove.

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1863 · Matthew 16:17

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