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Who Was the Apostle Peter?
In short
Peter was a fisherman whom Jesus called to follow Him and become a leader among the apostles. Bold and impulsive, he walked on water, confessed Jesus as the Christ, and yet denied Him three times.
After the resurrection, Jesus restored him, and Peter preached the sermon at Pentecost that launched the early church. His story is one of failure met by grace.
“And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
Matthew 16:16 · King James Version (public domain)
Peter at a glance
| Name | Peter |
|---|---|
| Where to read about them | The Gospels, Acts, 1 & 2 Peter |
| Key passage on this page | Matthew 16:16 |
| Passages linked to that verse | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- John 11:27
- Matthew 14:33
- 1 John 4:15
- Matthew 27:54
- 1 Timothy 4:10
- Acts 9:20
- 1 Thessalonians 1:9
- Matthew 26:63
- 1 John 5:5
- Romans 1:4
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where can I read about Peter in the Bible?
Peter appears in The Gospels, Acts, 1 & 2 Peter. Start with the key passage on this page, then read the whole chapter around it.
What other passages sit beside Matthew 16:16?
Readers most often set it next to John 11:27, Matthew 14:33, 1 John 4:15, Matthew 27:54.
Why does Peter matter to Christians today?
Because the story of Peter is told to point to Christ and to teach us to love one another. Read it as part of the one story of Scripture, not as a stand-alone biography.
Pray this
Jesus, our Shepherd, nothing about Peter is hidden from you. We bring you Peter, The Gospels, Acts, 1 & 2 Peter. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read the key passage, Matthew 16:16, aloud once today.
- Write one sentence about what Peter's story says about God, not only about Peter.
- Tell one person what you noticed, and ask what Bible story has stayed with them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read the story of Peter
You can read the story of Peter in The Gospels, Acts, 1 & 2 Peter on The Living Bread, free, with audio, and with Simon to answer your questions along the way.
