New Testament · Major figure
Peter
A fisherman called by Jesus to be a foundational apostle and leader in the early church.
Peter, originally named Simon, was a prominent disciple of Jesus who frequently acted as a spokesperson for the Twelve. He is noted for his confession of Jesus as the Christ, his denial of the Lord, and his subsequent restoration and bold preaching in Acts. His two epistles emphasize the hope of the gospel and the necessity of holiness in the face of suffering.
In the text
- Verses
- 178
- Books
- 9
- First appears
- Matthew 4:18
- Last appears
- 2 Peter 1:1
Where Peter appears
178 verses · 54 chapters- Matthew 4Verse 18
- Matthew 8Verse 14
- Matthew 10Verse 2
- Matthew 14Verses 28–29
- Matthew 15Verse 15
- Matthew 16Verses 16–18, 22–23
- Matthew 17Verses 1, 4, 24–26
- Matthew 18Verse 21
- Matthew 19Verse 27
- Matthew 26Verses 33, 35, 37, 40, 58, 69, 73, 75
- Mark 1Verses 16, 29–30, 36
- Mark 3Verse 16
- Mark 5Verse 37
- Mark 8Verses 29, 32–33
- Mark 9Verses 2, 5
- Mark 10Verse 28
- Mark 11Verse 21
- Mark 13Verse 3
- Mark 14Verses 29, 33, 37, 54, 66–67, 70, 72
- Mark 16Verses 7–8
- Luke 4Verse 38
- Luke 5Verses 3–5, 8, 10
- Luke 6Verse 14
- Luke 8Verses 45, 51
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In the same books
- John128 versesThe Apostle John was a fisherman, one of the Twelve, and the author of the Gospel, epistles, and Revelation.
- Philip35 versesOne of the twelve apostles of Jesus, often noted for his practical nature and role in bringing others to Christ.
- Judas31 versesA name shared by several figures, including an apostle, a brother of Jesus, and the betrayer of Christ.
- Simon26 versesA follower of Jesus known as the Zealot, distinguished from Simon Peter among the twelve apostles.
- Andrew12 versesA fisherman from Bethsaida and the first disciple called by Jesus, known for bringing others to the Messiah.
- Thomas12 versesOne of the twelve apostles, known for his honest struggle with doubt regarding the resurrection of Jesus.
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