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| − | '''Peter''' (Saint Peter in [[Catholic]] and [[Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] traditions}, Prince of the Apostles, born Simon (Acts 15:14; 2 Peter 1:1), in Bethsaida (John 1:42, 44), a town on Lake Genesareth, [[Galilee]], (Now [[Israel]]). Son of Jonah, he became a disciple of [[Jesus]] c. 30 AD. St. Peter and his brother, Andrew were fishermen. | + | '''Peter''' (Saint Peter in [[Catholic]] and [[Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] traditions}, Prince of the Apostles, born Simon ([[Books of Acts|Acts]] 15:14; 2 Peter 1:1), in Bethsaida ([[Gospel of John|John]] 1:42, 44), a town on Lake Genesareth, [[Galilee]], (Now [[Israel]]). Son of Jonah, he became a disciple of [[Jesus]] c. 30 AD. St. Peter and his brother, Andrew were fishermen. |
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| − | ''“Come with me, and I will make you fishers of men.”'' Jesus calling him and his brother Andrew to be disciples. ''“You are Peter, the Rock; and on this rock I will build my church, and the powers of death shall never conquer it. I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven .”'' (Matthew 16:18-20). | + | ''“Come with me, and I will make you fishers of men.”'' Jesus calling him and his brother Andrew to be disciples. ''“You are Peter, the Rock; and on this rock I will build my church, and the powers of death shall never conquer it. I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven .”'' ([[Gospel of Matthew|Matthew]] 16:18-20). |
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Peter was son of Jona (or Jonah) <ref>Matt 16:17 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2016:17;&version=31;</ref>, and his mother's name was never mentioned in the bible. His brother was [[Andrew]], another of Jesus' twelve disciples. Peter's name used to be Simon (or Simeon) but one day Andrew brought Peter to Jesus <ref>John 1:41 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%201:41;&version=31;</ref> and there Jesus appointed him his new name. "Thou shalt be called Cephas," an Aramaic surname whose Greek synonym is Petros, or Peter, meaning "a rock" or "stone." <ref>http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%201:42;&version=31;</ref> | Peter was son of Jona (or Jonah) <ref>Matt 16:17 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2016:17;&version=31;</ref>, and his mother's name was never mentioned in the bible. His brother was [[Andrew]], another of Jesus' twelve disciples. Peter's name used to be Simon (or Simeon) but one day Andrew brought Peter to Jesus <ref>John 1:41 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%201:41;&version=31;</ref> and there Jesus appointed him his new name. "Thou shalt be called Cephas," an Aramaic surname whose Greek synonym is Petros, or Peter, meaning "a rock" or "stone." <ref>http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%201:42;&version=31;</ref> | ||
| − | Very little is known of Simon Peter's wife. She is only mentioned in [[Luke]] 4:38, when Peter's | + | Very little is known of Simon Peter's wife. She is only mentioned in [[Gospel of Luke|Luke]] 4:38, when Peter's mother-in-law is taken with a great fever, and Jesus heals her. |
Peter lived in [[Bethsaida]], along the western coast of the [[Sea of Galilee]]. [[Philip]], another of Jesus' twelve, also lived there. Brought up here, Peter was trained to be a fisher. He and Andrew were also taught throughout their lives the upcoming prophecy of the [[Messiah]] and studied the scriptures. Later in his life, he lived in [[Capernaum]], where his mother and Andrew lived with him. <ref>"http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark%201:29;&version=31;"</ref> Peter was also married,<ref>"http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%208:14;&version=31;"</ref> and his wife most likely accompanied him on his travels. <ref>http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%209:5;&version=31;</ref> | Peter lived in [[Bethsaida]], along the western coast of the [[Sea of Galilee]]. [[Philip]], another of Jesus' twelve, also lived there. Brought up here, Peter was trained to be a fisher. He and Andrew were also taught throughout their lives the upcoming prophecy of the [[Messiah]] and studied the scriptures. Later in his life, he lived in [[Capernaum]], where his mother and Andrew lived with him. <ref>"http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark%201:29;&version=31;"</ref> Peter was also married,<ref>"http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%208:14;&version=31;"</ref> and his wife most likely accompanied him on his travels. <ref>http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%209:5;&version=31;</ref> | ||
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Peter (Saint Peter in Catholic and Orthodox traditions}, Prince of the Apostles, born Simon (Acts 15:14; 2 Peter 1:1), in Bethsaida (John 1:42, 44), a town on Lake Genesareth, Galilee, (Now Israel). Son of Jonah, he became a disciple of Jesus c. 30 AD. St. Peter and his brother, Andrew were fishermen.
“Come with me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Jesus calling him and his brother Andrew to be disciples. “You are Peter, the Rock; and on this rock I will build my church, and the powers of death shall never conquer it. I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven .” (Matthew 16:18-20).
On many occasions, St. Peter speaks for the other Apostles “We here have left everything to become your followers”, (Matthew 19:27). After the resurrection of Christ he became the leader of the Christian community. Christ gave Peter a special command to “feed my sheep.” (John 21:15-17).
St. Peter taught in Jerusalem, Palestine and Samaria. He preached also in Lydda, Joppa and Caesarea; after, he went to Asia Minor and lived in Corinth. For the last part of his life St. Peter stayed in Rome.
He was crucified with his head downwards at Rome (67?), under Roman Emperor Nero. The remains were placed at a magnificent basilica erected at the foot of the Vatican Hill.
Life
Peter was one of Jesus' twelve disciples.
Peter was son of Jona (or Jonah) [1], and his mother's name was never mentioned in the bible. His brother was Andrew, another of Jesus' twelve disciples. Peter's name used to be Simon (or Simeon) but one day Andrew brought Peter to Jesus [2] and there Jesus appointed him his new name. "Thou shalt be called Cephas," an Aramaic surname whose Greek synonym is Petros, or Peter, meaning "a rock" or "stone." [3]
Very little is known of Simon Peter's wife. She is only mentioned in Luke 4:38, when Peter's mother-in-law is taken with a great fever, and Jesus heals her.
Peter lived in Bethsaida, along the western coast of the Sea of Galilee. Philip, another of Jesus' twelve, also lived there. Brought up here, Peter was trained to be a fisher. He and Andrew were also taught throughout their lives the upcoming prophecy of the Messiah and studied the scriptures. Later in his life, he lived in Capernaum, where his mother and Andrew lived with him. [4] Peter was also married,[5] and his wife most likely accompanied him on his travels. [6]
Peter, while in Rome around 67 AD, died a martyr. Jesus had predicted the violent death Peter would die, [7] and his crucifixion in Rome is said to be the prophesy coming true. At the crucifixion, Peter asked to be crucified upside down, believing he didn't deserve to die the same way Christ his savior had died. He is identified as the first pope of the Roman Catholic Church.
See also
External links
- St. Peter Catholic Encyclopedia.
- The Basilica of St. Peter, Rome
References
- ↑ Matt 16:17 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2016:17;&version=31;
- ↑ John 1:41 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%201:41;&version=31;
- ↑ http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%201:42;&version=31;
- ↑ "http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark%201:29;&version=31;"
- ↑ "http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%208:14;&version=31;"
- ↑ http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%209:5;&version=31;
- ↑ "http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2021:18,19;&version=31;"
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