Encyclopedia of The Bible – Simon Peter. PETER, SIMON ( Σίμων Πέτρος ). The man who figures generally as the leader of the twelve disciples in the NT usually bears the name Peter ( Πέτρος, G4377 ). This name was given to him by Jesus ( Mark 3:16; Luke 6:14; John 1:42 ).

Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: Matthew 4:18 | View whole chapter | See verse in context

04/01/2022 · 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 …

Accounts. Peter was a Jewish fisherman in Bethsaida (John 1:44). He was named Simon, son of Jonah or John. The three Synoptic Gospels recount how Peter’s mother-in-law was healed by Jesus at their home in Capernaum (Matthew 8:14–17, Mark 1:29–31, Luke 4:38); this passage clearly depicts Peter as being married.

Simon Peter, Thomas (called the Twin), Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We will go with you.”

One of Jesus’ inner circle of 12 men, Simon Peter is both a prominent character in the Bible and the author of two of its books. Some facts about Simon Peter: Born in Bethsaida, in Galilee His given name: Simon Bar-Jona (son of Jona) His name was changed to Peter by Jesus Brother of another disciple: Andrew Philip was also from Bethsaida

The Apostle Simon ( Peter ) It has been said that the apostle Peter was a slender person. He was of a middle size, inclining to tallness, and that his complexion was pale (almost white.)

Jesus gave Simon the surname Peter —meaning “a rock”. Simon Peter eventually became the foremost of the group of disciples and was their spokesman on the Day of Pentecost. He was the first disciple to acknowledge the divinity of Jesus, confessing Him to be the Messiah, the Son of God. For thought and contemplation:

The apostles and Simon Peter see Jesus walking on water, Peter asks Jesus to command him to walk to Him. Peter tries to walk on water, but he failed. – Matthew 14:28-29, John 6:19-20. Simon Peter makes a pronouncement about the deity of Jesus. – Matthew 16:16, John 6:68-69. Jesus tell Peter that he will build his church on him. – Matthew 16:18

Bible: The New Testament. Simon Peter is one of the most sympathetic characters in the entire New Testament. Peter is determined to be Jesus’s best disciple, but prematurely thinks he understands what it means to follow Jesus. Peter does not believe Jesus’s prediction that he will deny having known Jesus, but Peter’s eagerness is immature ...