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Who Was Peter in the Bible?
The short version, the key verse, and three quiz questions to check what you remember.
Peter was the fisherman who became a leading apostle.
Simon was a fisherman when Jesus called him, and Jesus named him Peter, meaning rock. He walked on water briefly, confessed Jesus as the Christ, and later denied Him three times. After the resurrection Jesus restored him, and he preached at Pentecost and led the early church.
Key verse
And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.Matthew 16:16 (KJV)
Where to read about Peter
Matthew 4; 14; 16; 26; John 21; Acts 1–12; 1 & 2 Peter
Quick quiz
1. What was Peter’s job before following Jesus?
Fisherman.
2. How many times did Peter deny Jesus?
Three.
3. What does the name Peter mean?
Rock (stone).