- Saint Peter - Wikipedia
Saint Peter[note 1] (born Shimon bar Yonah; 1 BC – AD 64 68), [1] also known as Peter the Apostle, Simon Peter, Simeon, Simon, or Cephas, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus and one of the first leaders of the early Christian Church
- 1 Peter 1 NIV - Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To - Bible Gateway
1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance Praise to God for a Living Hope
- Saint Peter the Apostle | History, Facts, Feast Day | Britannica
Saint Peter the Apostle, one of the 12 disciples of Jesus Christ and, according to Roman Catholic tradition, the first pope Peter, a Jewish fisherman, was called to be a disciple of Jesus at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry Learn more about Peter’s life
- Who was Peter in the Bible? - GotQuestions. org
Simon Peter, also known as Cephas (John 1:42), was one of the first followers of Jesus Christ He was an outspoken and ardent disciple, one of Jesus’ closest friends, an apostle, and a “pillar” of the church (Galatians 2:9) Peter was enthusiastic, strong-willed, impulsive, and, at times, brash
- Peter in the Bible - His Life and Story in the New Testament
Peter, also known as Simon, Simon Peter, Simeon, or Cephas, was a fisherman by trade and one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus He's known for walking on water briefly before starting to go under — and talks as much as all the other apostles put together
- Meaning, origin and history of the name Peter
Derived from Greek Πέτρος (Petros) meaning "stone" This is a translation used in most versions of the New Testament of the name Cephas, meaning "stone" in Aramaic, which was given to the apostle Simon by Jesus (compare Matthew 16:18 and John 1:42)
- Topical Bible: Peter the Apostle
Peter, originally named Simon, is one of the most prominent figures in the New Testament and a leading apostle of Jesus Christ Known for his fervent faith and occasional impulsiveness, Peter played a crucial role in the early Christian Church
- Peter in the Bible: Apostle and Disciple of Jesus - Bible
Peter was one of Jesus Christ’s most prominent and closest disciples Before being called by Jesus, Peter was a simple fisherman with an impulsive and vibrant temperament However, his encounter and friendship with Jesus drastically transformed his life
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