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Matthew 4:18 - And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. [NKJV]

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Was peter in the bible a lawyer?

No, Peter in the Bible was not a lawyer. He was one of Jesus' closest disciples and is considered one of the founding leaders of the Christian Church. He was a fisherman by trade before he began following Jesus.


Was Peter a fisherman?

Peter was a fisherman before he met Jesus


Was Saint Peter a lawyer?

No, he was a fisherman, prior to when Our Lord Called him to become an Apostle.


When did Saint Peter become a fisherman?

Peter was born to a family of fisherman and probably was working as a fisherman even when he was quite young. They fished commercially in the Sea of Galilee to support the family.


Was Saint Peter a soldier?

No he was not. He was a fisherman.


What did Saint Peter work as?

Saint Peter was originally a fisherman.


Was Saint Peter a farmer?

There is no historical evidence to suggest that Saint Peter was a farmer. He is traditionally depicted as a fisherman, reflecting his occupation before becoming one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.


What did Peter do for a living before following Jesus?

Peter worked as a fisherman, along with his brother Andrew, before he followed Jesus.


Is John the Baptist simon peters father?

John the baptist is in no way related to Peter. actually Peters father was also a fisherman. In the bible it says Jesus saw Peter and Andrew with their father mending their nets.


What was the job of Jesus' disciple peter?

He was a fisherman.


Was St. Peter the first pope a Jewish fisherman?

Yes, St. Peter, also known as Simon Peter, was a Jewish fisherman and is considered the first Pope of the Catholic Church. He was one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus to spread his teachings.


What were some of the occupations of different Bible writers?

Shepherd/King (David), Physician (Luke), tent maker (Paul), fisherman (Peter, John), tax collector (Matthew).