What Does the Bible Say About Peter?

“And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.”

“And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

“And they straightway left their nets, and followed him.”

“And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother laid, and sick of a fever.”

“Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;”

“And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.”

“And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.”

“But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. boisterous: or, strong”

“And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?”

“Then answered Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us this parable.”

“And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

“And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.”

“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. Peter: this name signifies a rock”

“And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”

“Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee. Be: Gr. Pity thyself”

“But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.”

“And after six days Jesus taketh Peter , James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart ,”

“Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?”

“Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended. offended: or, though the faith of other men should be shaken and fail, yet mine will be firm and constant”

“Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.”

“Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.”

“Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.”

“And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear.”

“But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest's palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.”

“Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.”

“But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.”

“And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth.”

“And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.”

“And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee .”

“Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.”

“And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.”

“Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.”

“And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.”

“And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him.”

“And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.”

“But Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her.”

“And Simon and they that were with him followed after him.”

“And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee.”

“And Simon he surnamed Peter;”

“And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.”

“And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ.”

“And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him.”

“But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but the things that be of men.”

“And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them.”

“And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.”

“And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately ,”

“Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled?”

“But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.”

“And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.”

“But he spake the more vehemently , If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all.”

“And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy;”

“And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.”

“And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire.”

“And as Peter was beneath in the palace, there cometh one of the maids of the high priest:”

“And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, and said, And thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth.”

“But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew.”

“And a maid saw him again, and began to say to them that stood by, This is one of them.”

“And he denied it again. And a little after, they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art a Galilaean, and thy speech agreeth thereto.”

“But he began to curse and to swear, saying, I know not this man of whom ye speak.”

“And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept. when: or, he wept abundantly, or, he began to weep”

“But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.”

“And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon's house. And Simon's wife's mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her.”

“And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret,”

“And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.”

“And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship.”

“Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.”

“And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.”

“And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.”

“And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink.”

“When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.”

“For he was astonished , and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken:”

“And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.”

“And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him.”

“Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,”

“And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, Master, the multitude throng thee and press thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?”

“And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to go in, save Peter, and James, and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden.”

“He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.”

“And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. sayings: or, things”

“Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?”

“And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat.”

“And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:”

“But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.”

“And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death.”

“And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.”

“And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.”

“And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.”

“Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off.”

“And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them.”

“But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him.”

“And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not.”

“And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not.”

“And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilaean.”

“And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.”

“And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.”

“And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.”

“Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.”

“Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.”

“And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.”

“Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.”

“And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.”