Zelotes describes a person marked by zeal toward a stated object, and also functions as Simon’s identifying designation.

The term most often describes people characterized by zeal directed toward a named object: spirits, the good, the law, God, paternal traditions, or good works. In two list contexts, it is used as the identifying designation attached to Simon.

1. People marked by zeal toward an object · dominant

   The nominative and accusative forms describe persons in relation to a stated focus: in 1 Corinthians 14:12 the APB renders people as “zealots for spirits,” while Acts 21:20 speaks of believers “zealous for the law.” Acts 22:3 and Galatians 1:14 place the singular form with zeal for God and paternal traditions; 1 Peter 3:13 and Titus 2:14 similarly connect the plural or accusative singular form with the good and good works.

   1 Corinthians 14:121 Peter 3:13Acts 21:20Acts 22:3Galatians 1:14Titus 2:14
2. Simon’s identifying designation · occasional

   In the apostle lists, the singular form is attached to Simon’s name. In Acts 1:13 the APB renders “Simon the Zealot,” and Luke 6:15 renders Simon as one “who was called the Zealot.”

   Acts 1:13Luke 6:15

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB variously presents the term as “zealots,” “zealous,” and “the Zealot,” according to the surrounding clause and list context. These renderings show the verse-level presentation rather than a fixed English equivalent.