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Peter, Simon Peter, Cephas

Facts:

Peter was one of Jesus' twelve apostles. He was an important leader of the early Church.

  • Before Jesus called him to be his disciple, Peter's name was Simon.
  • Later, Jesus also named him "Cephas," which means "stone" or "rock" in the Aramaic language. The name Peter also means "stone" or "rock" in the Greek language.
  • God worked through Peter to heal people and to preach the good news about Jesus.
  • Two books in the New Testament are letters that Peter wrote to encourage and teach fellow believers.

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(See also: disciple · apostle)

Bible References:

Examples from the Bible stories:

*28-09 Peter said to Jesus, "We have left everything and followed you. What will be our reward?" *29-01 One day Peter asked Jesus, "Master, how many times should I forgive my brother when he sins against me? As many as seven times?" *31-05 Then Peter said to Jesus, "Master, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water." Jesus told Peter, "Come!" *36-01 One day, Jesus took three of his disciples, Peter, James, and John with him. *38-09 Peter replied, "Even if all the others abandon you, I will not!" Then Jesus said to Peter, "Satan wants to have all of you, but I have prayed for you, Peter, that your faith will not fail. Even so, tonight, before the rooster crows, you will deny that you even know me three times." *38-15 As the soldiers arrested Jesus, Peter pulled out his sword and cut off the ear of the servant of the high priest. *43-11 Peter answered them, "Every one of you should repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ so that God will forgive your sins." *44-08 Peter answered them, "This man stands before you healed by the power of Jesus the Messiah."