Peter
Πέτρος · Petros · G4074GΣίμων · Simōn · G4613O3 other spellings“a rock or stone” Hitchcock's 1869179 mentions in 9 books, most in Acts (57)
Who he was
Peter, originally named Simon, was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ and played a crucial role in the early Christian church. He was the son of Jonah (or John) and the brother of Andrew, who introduced him to Jesus (John 1:40–42). Jesus gave him the name Cephas (Aramaic) or Peter (Greek), which means "rock" (John 1:42, Matthew 16:18).
Peter was a fisherman from Bethsaida in Galilee (John 1:44) and was married (Matthew 8:14; 1 Corinthians 9:5). He became one of Jesus' closest disciples, known for his bold faith and leadership. He was part of Jesus' inner circle, witnessing key events such as the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1–9) and Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane (Mark 14:32–42).
Despite his devotion, Peter denied knowing Jesus three times during Jesus' trial (Luke 22:54–62). After Jesus' resurrection, Peter was restored and commissioned to lead the church (John 21:15–19). On the day of Pentecost, Peter preached powerfully, and about 3,000 people were baptized (Acts 2:14–41).
Peter was instrumental in spreading the gospel to both Jews and Gentiles. He performed miracles (Act.3.1-10; 9.32-43) and defended the inclusion of Gentiles in the church (Acts 10-11; Acts 15:7–11). He wrote two epistles, 1 and 2 Peter, to encourage and instruct believers facing persecution.
Tradition holds that Peter was martyred in Rome during Nero's reign, crucified upside down at his request, as he felt unworthy to die in the same manner as Jesus.
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Matthew26 mentions
Matthew 4:18Walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers: Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew, his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.Matthew 8:14When Jesus came into Peter’s house, he saw his wife’s mother lying sick with a fever.Matthew 10:2Now the names of the twelve apostles are these. The first, Simon, who is called Peter; Andrew, his brother; James the son of Zebedee; John, his brother;Matthew 14:28Peter answered him and said, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the waters.”Matthew 14:29He said, “Come!” Peter stepped down from the boat and walked on the waters to come to Jesus.Matthew 15:15Peter answered him, “Explain the parable to us.”Matthew 16:16Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”Matthew 16:17Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.Matthew 16:18I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my assembly, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.Matthew 16:22Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, “Far be it from you, Lord! This will never be done to you.”Matthew 16:23But he turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me, for you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of men.”Matthew 17:1After six days, Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John his brother, and brought them up into a high mountain by themselves.Matthew 17:4Peter answered and said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you want, let’s make three tents here: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”Matthew 17:24When they had come to Capernaum, those who collected the didrachma coins came to Peter, and said, “Doesn’t your teacher pay the didrachma?”Matthew 17:25He said, “Yes.” When he came into the house, Jesus anticipated him, saying, “What do you think, Simon? From whom do the kings of the earth receive toll or tribute? From their children, or…Matthew 17:26Peter said to him, “From strangers.” Jesus said to him, “Therefore the children are exempt.Matthew 18:21Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Until seven times?”Matthew 19:27Then Peter answered, “Behold, we have left everything and followed you. What then will we have?”Matthew 26:33But Peter answered him, “Even if all will be made to stumble because of you, I will never be made to stumble.”Matthew 26:35Peter said to him, “Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you.” All of the disciples also said likewise.Matthew 26:37He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and severely troubled.Matthew 26:40He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “What, couldn’t you watch with me for one hour?Matthew 26:58But Peter followed him from a distance to the court of the high priest, and entered in and sat with the officers, to see the end.Matthew 26:69Now Peter was sitting outside in the court, and a maid came to him, saying, “You were also with Jesus, the Galilean!”Matthew 26:73After a little while those who stood by came and said to Peter, “Surely you are also one of them, for your speech makes you known.”Matthew 26:75Peter remembered the word which Jesus had said to him, “Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” Then he went out and wept bitterly.
Mark24 mentions
Mark 1:16Passing along by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.Mark 1:29Immediately, when they had come out of the synagogue, they came into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.Mark 1:30Now Simon’s wife’s mother lay sick with a fever, and immediately they told him about her.Mark 1:36Simon and those who were with him searched for him.Mark 3:16Simon (to whom he gave the name Peter);Mark 5:37He allowed no one to follow him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James.Mark 8:29He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ.”Mark 8:32He spoke to them openly. Peter took him and began to rebuke him.Mark 8:33But he, turning around and seeing his disciples, rebuked Peter, and said, “Get behind me, Satan! For you have in mind not the things of God, but the things of men.”Mark 9:2After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John, and brought them up onto a high mountain privately by themselves, and he was changed into another form in front of them.Mark 9:5Peter answered Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let’s make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”Mark 10:28Peter began to tell him, “Behold, we have left all and have followed you.”Mark 11:21Peter, remembering, said to him, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree which you cursed has withered away.”Mark 13:3As he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately,Mark 14:29But Peter said to him, “Although all will be offended, yet I will not.”Mark 14:33He took with him Peter, James, and John, and began to be greatly troubled and distressed.Mark 14:37He came and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “Simon, are you sleeping? Couldn’t you watch one hour?Mark 14:54Peter had followed him from a distance, until he came into the court of the high priest. He was sitting with the officers, and warming himself in the light of the fire.Mark 14:66As Peter was in the courtyard below, one of the maids of the high priest came,Mark 14:67and seeing Peter warming himself, she looked at him and said, “You were also with the Nazarene, Jesus!”Mark 14:70But he again denied it. After a little while again those who stood by said to Peter, “You truly are one of them, for you are a Galilean, and your speech shows it.”Mark 14:72The rooster crowed the second time. Peter remembered the words that Jesus said to him, “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.” When he thought about that, he wept.Mark 16:6He said to them, “Don’t be amazed. You seek Jesus, the Nazarene, who has been crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him!Mark 16:7But go, tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He goes before you into Galilee. There you will see him, as he said to you.’”
Luke26 mentions
Luke 4:38He rose up from the synagogue and entered into Simon’s house. Simon’s mother-in-law was afflicted with a great fever, and they begged him to help her.Luke 5:3He entered into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, and asked him to put out a little from the land. He sat down and taught the multitudes from the boat.Luke 5:4When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.”Luke 5:5Simon answered him, “Master, we worked all night and caught nothing; but at your word I will let down the net.”Luke 5:8But Simon Peter, when he saw it, fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, Lord.”Luke 5:10and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid. From now on you will be catching people alive.”Luke 6:14Simon, whom he also named Peter; Andrew, his brother; James; John; Philip; Bartholomew;Luke 8:45Jesus said, “Who touched me?” When all denied it, Peter and those with him said, “Master, the multitudes press and jostle you, and you say, ‘Who touched me?’”Luke 8:51When he came to the house, he didn’t allow anyone to enter in, except Peter, John, James, the father of the child, and her mother.Luke 9:20He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered, “The Christ of God.”Luke 9:28About eight days after these sayings, he took with him Peter, John, and James, and went up onto the mountain to pray.Luke 9:32Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory, and the two men who stood with him.Luke 9:33As they were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let’s make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah,” not knowing what he said.Luke 12:41Peter said to him, “Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everybody?”Luke 18:28Peter said, “Look, we have left everything and followed you.”Luke 22:8Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat.”Luke 22:31The Lord said, “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have all of you, that he might sift you as wheat,Luke 22:34He said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will by no means crow today until you deny that you know me three times.”Luke 22:54They seized him and led him away, and brought him into the high priest’s house. But Peter followed from a distance.Luke 22:55When they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat among them.Luke 22:58After a little while someone else saw him and said, “You also are one of them!” But Peter answered, “Man, I am not!”Luke 22:60But Peter said, “Man, I don’t know what you are talking about!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed.Luke 22:61The Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the Lord’s word, how he said to him, “Before the rooster crows you will deny me three times.”Luke 22:62He went out, and wept bitterly.Luke 24:12But Peter got up and ran to the tomb. Stooping and looking in, he saw the strips of linen lying by themselves, and he departed to his home, wondering what had happened.Luke 24:34saying, “The Lord is risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!”
John34 mentions
John 1:40One of the two who heard John and followed him was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother.John 1:41He first found his own brother, Simon, and said to him, “We have found the Messiah!” (which is, being interpreted, Christ).John 1:42He brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon the son of Jonah. You shall be called Cephas” (which is by interpretation, Peter).John 1:44Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.John 6:8One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to him,John 6:68Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.John 13:6Then he came to Simon Peter. He said to him, “Lord, do you wash my feet?”John 13:8Peter said to him, “You will never wash my feet!” Jesus answered him, “If I don’t wash you, you have no part with me.”John 13:9Simon Peter said to him, “Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head!”John 13:24Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, and said to him, “Tell us who it is of whom he speaks.”John 13:36Simon Peter said to him, “Lord, where are you going?” Jesus answered, “Where I am going, you can’t follow now, but you will follow afterwards.”John 13:37Peter said to him, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.”John 18:10Simon Peter therefore, having a sword, drew it, struck the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.John 18:11Jesus therefore said to Peter, “Put the sword into its sheath. The cup which the Father has given me, shall I not surely drink it?”John 18:15Simon Peter followed Jesus, as did another disciple. Now that disciple was known to the high priest, and entered in with Jesus into the court of the high priest;John 18:16but Peter was standing at the door outside. So the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to her who kept the door, and brought in Peter.John 18:17Then the maid who kept the door said to Peter, “Are you also one of this man’s disciples?” He said, “I am not.”John 18:18Now the servants and the officers were standing there, having made a fire of coals, for it was cold. They were warming themselves. Peter was with them, standing and warming himself.John 18:25Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. They said therefore to him, “You aren’t also one of his disciples, are you?” He denied it and said, “I am not.”John 18:26One of the servants of the high priest, being a relative of him whose ear Peter had cut off, said, “Didn’t I see you in the garden with him?”John 18:27Peter therefore denied it again, and immediately the rooster crowed.John 20:2Therefore she ran and came to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken away the Lord out of the tomb, and we don’t know where they have…John 20:3Therefore Peter and the other disciple went out, and they went toward the tomb.John 20:4They both ran together. The other disciple outran Peter and came to the tomb first.John 20:6Then Simon Peter came, following him, and entered into the tomb. He saw the linen cloths lying,John 21:2Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples were together.John 21:3Simon Peter said to them, “I’m going fishing.” They told him, “We are also coming with you.” They immediately went out and entered into the boat. That night, they caught nothing.John 21:7That disciple therefore whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It’s the Lord!” So when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he wrapped his coat around himself (for he was naked), and threw…John 21:11Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land, full of one hundred fifty-three great fish. Even though there were so many, the net wasn’t torn.John 21:15So when they had eaten their breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I have affection for…John 21:16He said to him again a second time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I have affection for you.” He said to him, “Tend my sheep.”John 21:17He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you have affection for me?” Peter was grieved because he asked him the third time, “Do you have affection for me?” He said to him…John 21:20Then Peter, turning around, saw a disciple following. This was the disciple whom Jesus loved, the one who had also leaned on Jesus’ chest at the supper and asked, “Lord, who is going to…John 21:21Peter, seeing him, said to Jesus, “Lord, what about this man?”
Acts57 mentions
Acts 1:13When they had come in, they went up into the upper room where they were staying, that is Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon…Acts 1:15In these days, Peter stood up in the middle of the disciples (and the number of names was about one hundred twenty), and said,Acts 2:14But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice and spoke out to them, “You men of Judea and all you who dwell at Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to my words.Acts 2:37Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”Acts 2:38Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.Acts 3:1Peter and John were going up into the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.Acts 3:3Seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked to receive gifts for the needy.Acts 3:4Peter, fastening his eyes on him, with John, said, “Look at us.”Acts 3:6But Peter said, “I have no silver or gold, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!”Acts 3:11As the lame man who was healed held on to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the porch that is called Solomon’s, greatly wondering.Acts 3:12When Peter saw it, he responded to the people, “You men of Israel, why do you marvel at this man? Why do you fasten your eyes on us, as though by our own power or godliness we had made him…Acts 4:8Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “You rulers of the people and elders of Israel,Acts 4:13Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and had perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled. They recognized that they had been with Jesus.Acts 4:19But Peter and John answered them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, judge for yourselves,Acts 5:3But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back part of the price of the land?Acts 5:8Peter answered her, “Tell me whether you sold the land for so much.” She said, “Yes, for so much.”Acts 5:9But Peter asked her, “How is it that you have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry…Acts 5:15They even carried out the sick into the streets and laid them on cots and mattresses, so that as Peter came by, at least his shadow might overshadow some of them.Acts 5:29But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.Acts 8:14Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them,Acts 8:20But Peter said to him, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money!Acts 9:32As Peter went throughout all those parts, he came down also to the saints who lived at Lydda.Acts 9:34Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and make your bed!” Immediately he arose.Acts 9:38As Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, imploring him not to delay in coming to them.Acts 9:39Peter got up and went with them. When he had come, they brought him into the upper room. All the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the tunics and other garments which Dorcas had…Acts 9:40Peter sent them all out, and knelt down and prayed. Turning to the body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up.Acts 10:5Now send men to Joppa, and get Simon, who is also called Peter.Acts 10:9Now on the next day as they were on their journey and got close to the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray at about noon.Acts 10:13A voice came to him, “Rise, Peter, kill and eat!”Acts 10:14But Peter said, “Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten anything that is common or unclean.”Acts 10:17Now while Peter was very perplexed in himself what the vision which he had seen might mean, behold, the men who were sent by Cornelius, having made inquiry for Simon’s house, stood before…Acts 10:18and called and asked whether Simon, who was also called Peter, was lodging there.Acts 10:19While Peter was pondering the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men seek you.Acts 10:21Peter went down to the men, and said, “Behold, I am he whom you seek. Why have you come?”Acts 10:23So he called them in and provided a place to stay. On the next day Peter arose and went out with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him.Acts 10:25When Peter entered, Cornelius met him, fell down at his feet, and worshiped him.Acts 10:26But Peter raised him up, saying, “Stand up! I myself am also a man.”Acts 10:32Send therefore to Joppa and summon Simon, who is also called Peter. He is staying in the house of a tanner named Simon, by the seaside. When he comes, he will speak to you.’Acts 10:34Peter opened his mouth and said, “Truly I perceive that God doesn’t show favoritism;Acts 10:44While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the word.Acts 10:45They of the circumcision who believed were amazed, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was also poured out on the Gentiles.Acts 10:46For they heard them speaking in other languages and magnifying God. Then Peter answered,Acts 11:2When Peter had come up to Jerusalem, those who were of the circumcision contended with him,Acts 11:4But Peter began, and explained to them in order, saying,Acts 11:7I also heard a voice saying to me, ‘Rise, Peter, kill and eat!’Acts 11:13He told us how he had seen the angel standing in his house and saying to him, ‘Send to Joppa and get Simon, who is called Peter,Acts 12:3When he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. This was during the days of unleavened bread.Acts 12:5Peter therefore was kept in the prison, but constant prayer was made by the assembly to God for him.Acts 12:6The same night when Herod was about to bring him out, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains. Guards in front of the door kept the prison.Acts 12:7And behold, an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Stand up quickly!” His chains fell off his hands.
1 Peter1 mention
2 Peter1 mention
What the dictionary says
Originally called Simon (=Simeon ,i.e., “hearing”), a very common Jewish name in the New Testament.
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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