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Peter (also known as Simon) was one of the original 12 apostles. He became the leader of the apostles, after Jesus' ascension. Peter was originally from Bethsaida on the northern shore of the sea of Galilee. Peter was married. He was a fisherman with his brother Andrew. His home was in Capernaum. When Jesus called him to be an apostle, he was given the added name Cephas (Aramaic: "stone," Greek: "Petros," which in English is rendered as Peter).
Peter was one of the three main apostles, along with James and John, who were chosen by Jesus to be present during certain important moments of His ministry.
One trait of Peters character that stands out in the New Testament account, is his impetuosity.
Peter was famous for many things: For being at Jesus' transfiguration, for walking on water at Jesus' bidding, for rebuking Jesus for what seemed to him negative thinking (prompting Jesus' sharp reply "Get behind Me Satan"), for his statement to Jesus during the washing of feet during the Last Supper, for his denials of knowing Jesus when Peter was in the courtyard of the high priest, for drawing a sword when Jesus was being arrested, and for being granted the singular privilege of an individual post-resurrection appearance by Jesus (Luke 24:34, 1Cor 15:5).
When Jesus asked him "Who do you say I am?" Peter made that famous statement, "You are the Christ (Messiah) the Son of the Living God." (Matthew 16:15-16).
Under the power of the Holy Spirit, Peter healed the sick and raised the dead. He made a trip to Antioch (Galatians 2:1), and possibly Corinth (1 Corinthians 1:12). It is believed that Peter later traveled to Rome, and was martyred there by crucifixion in 64 AD. He is said to have requested that he be crucified upside down, because he said he wasn't worthy of dying in the same way as Jesus.
Peter wrote two Epistles, called Peter 1 and Peter 2, in the New Testament. Papias, a disciple of the Apostle John, wrote that Mark's Gospel was influenced by Peter's writings.
The name Peter, in the Greek language, which was spoken by people in the land of Israel during the 1st Century, as was Aramaic and Hebrew, means "rock." So, too, does the name Cephas, which is an Aramaic word for "rock," as used by Jesus in John 1:42.
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Who is a good male saint for confirmation?
St. Peter the Apostle is a very good Saint for Confirmation. Another good one is St. Francis of Assisi.
What popes were reigning during the life of Saint Jude?
St. Peter, Jude's fellow Apostle, was the first Pope. Pope Linus succeeded St. Peter, & then Anacletus. I do not know when St. Jude died, but most likely within the lives of the first 3. At the very least, the first one(Peter).
How old is Peter the apostle?
Peter was a very old man when he was crucified on the cross in Rome.
What is the name to a very important saint for Italians?
Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Catherine Siena are both important to Italians
What did Simon Peter do for a living before he becomes an apostle?
Simon was a fisherman. A very good one at that. He was named Peter by Jesus because his interpretation of who was Jesus was going to be the rock of the church.
When was Saint Philip the Apostle born?
The date is not known but he was probably born in the very early first century AD.
Why is it relevant to know when the apostle Peter wrote 2 Peter?
If 2 Peter was written before about 50 CE, there is at least a possibility that it really was written by the apostle Peter. It can then be read keeping in mind that the contents of the epistle very possibly reflect the ideas of Peter and, through him, Jesus. If the epistle was written too late to have come from the apostle Peter, then it may reflect the views of the Christian Church, but only as they might have evolved over the decades since the death of Peter.In fact, most biblical scholars agree that the Second Epistle of Peter was written between 124 and 150 CE.
Is Saint Peter a city inside Rome?
St. Peter's Basilica is a very large church in Vatican City which is surrounded by Rome, Italy.
How did Barnabas make a living?
Saint Barnabas was a teacher before becoming an Apostle. It is said that he was cousin to St. Mark, and he was very close to St. Paul, as well.
When did Saint Peter have to trust in God at a difficult time in his life?
during puberty it was a very difficult time for him
How did Peter become apostle?
Very early in Our Lord's ministry he approached Andrew, the brother of Simon (Peter) and asked him to join him. Andrew then asked Simon to also join. This would have been about the year 30 A.D.
This is very important Was St.John the Apostle ever married?
no never he was a prophet he said he is not worthy to tie Jesus slipper
