- 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
- 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
- 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 - World History Encyclopedia
Peter was one of the first disciples of Jesus "As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen 'Come, follow me,' Jesus said, 'and I will send you out to fish for people'" (Mark 1:16 to 20)
- 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)
- 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: Name Meaning, Popularity and Info on BabyNames. com
The name Peter is primarily a male name of Greek origin that means Rock Click through to find out more information about the name Peter on BabyNames com
- St. Peter - Saints Angels - Catholic Online
Peter, who was also known as Simon Peter of Cephas, is considered the first Pope Despite his papacy, Peter had humble beginnings and became one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus
|