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No one actually knows how old St. Peter was at any point in the Bible. He started following Jesus at 27 A.D. and died at 65 A.D. We know he owned his own boat. He either inherited it or worked hard and saved his money to get it, so he probably was not just starting out as a fisherman. He was married so he probably was more mature. Jesus made him one of his closest disciples so he probably had leadership potential and maturity. On the Day of Pentecost, he took over and spoke. He assumed command. Without knowing his age, the facts would indicate that Peter was one of Jesus' older disciples. The words of Jesus in the end of the book of John indicate that Peter will be quite old when he dies in 65 A.D.

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Saint Peter is often depicted as an older man in pictures because of his role as one of the original apostles of Jesus Christ and the first pope of the Catholic Church. This portrayal emphasizes his wisdom, experience, and leadership within the Christian faith. Additionally, historical accounts suggest that Saint Peter was an elderly man at the time of his martyrdom.

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