Peter
the fisherman
Who was Peter?
- His name was Simon, and he was a fisherman, like his brother Andrew. Matthew 4:18
- Jesus gave him a new name: Cephas, which means Peter. John 1:42
- He recognized Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of the living God. Matthew 16:16
What the Bible says
Matthew 4:18
And Jesus walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea (for they were fishers).
John 1:42
And he brought him to Jesus. And Jesus looking upon him, said: Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is interpreted Peter.
Matthew 16:16
Simon Peter answered and said: Thou art Christ, the Son of the living God.
Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.
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