Peter. The name "peter" originates form the word rock.
In the New Testament, Jesus is referred to as a stone or rock several times. Notably, in Matthew 16:18, Jesus states, "You are Peter, and on this rock, I will build my church," indicating Peter's foundational role. Additionally, in 1 Peter 2:4-8, Jesus is described as a "living stone." Overall, these references emphasize His foundational and enduring role in the faith.
Kephas is an aramaic word for rock, great stone. Is the nickname given to Peter by Jesus.
Because he would use Peter as a "strong foundation" to build up the churchNote: Actually this belief is common especially among Catholics, but a careful study of the words Jesus used shows Jesus was referring to himself as the Rock.The name Peter means stone or little rock. The Christian church has Christ as it's foundation, otherwise it wouldn't be a "Christian" church, if Peter was the foundation it would be the "Peterian" church.
peter betrayed jesus
Peter denyed knowing Jesus.
Let's go back to verse 7, " Therefore, to you who believe, He (Jesus) is precious; but to those who are disobedient, "The stone (Jesus) which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone". 8, and "A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense". Jesus has become the chief corner stone of Christianity, which is the true way to God in heaven.
Jesus tells Peter to feed his sheep.
when Jesus was arrested peter tried to protect Jesus and peter then sliced off the mans head who was attacking Jesus. Jesus got angry from that told him off and healed the man who was trying to attack Jesus.
Jesus asked his disciples, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter answered, "You are the Christ." Peter, according to this passage, believed that Jesus was the Messiah.
Jesus found Peter by the Sea of Galilee, where Peter was fishing. Jesus called Peter to follow him and become one of his disciples. Peter left his fishing nets to become one of Jesus' closest companions.
It was Peter. Jesus asked him who Peter thought He was. Peter answered that Jesus was the only Son of the living God. Then Jesus told him (Peter), that he would be the foundation of the new church (Christianity).
Matthew 16:18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. More controversy has centred around this verse than almost any other verse in the Gospel. The question is, "Who or what is the rock? Part of the problem arises from the fact that the Greek words for Peter and for rock are similar, but the meanings are different. The first, petros, means a stone or loose rock; the second, petra, means rock, such as a rocky ledge. So what Jesus really said was " ... you are Peter (stone), and on this rock I will build My church." He did not say He would build His church on a stone but on a rock. If Peter is not the rock, then what is? If we stick to the context, the obvious answer is that the rock is Peter's confession that Christ is the Son of the living God, the truth on which the church is founded. Ephesians 2:20 teaches that the church is built on Jesus Christ, the chief cornerstone. Eph 2:20 also says that we are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets. This refers not to them, but to the foundation laid in their teachings concerning the Lord Jesus Christ. Short answer Jesus called Peter - Peter - "you are Peter"