The Twelve
The Rock, Chief Apostle
Apostles · 2 verses
A fisherman from Bethsaida, Simon received the name Peter (Greek Πέτρος, Petros, 'rock') from Christ. His leadership among the apostles, his great confession, his threefold denial, and his restoration mark him as emblematic of both human weakness and divine grace.
Scripture References
“And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
“And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”