Person of the Bible
Peter
A fisherman who became the rock — and whose greatest failure became the place of his restoration.
Awaiting theological review
disciple of
brother of
born in
- PlaceBethsaida →ScriptureJohn 1:44
lived in
- PlaceCapernaum →ScriptureMark 1:21–29
friend of
- Person of the BibleJohn →Scripture
Peter and John go up to the Temple together and heal a lame man.
Acts of the Apostles 3:1–10
visited by
- Person of the BiblePaul →Scripture
Three years after his conversion Paul went to Jerusalem to see Cephas, and stayed fifteen days.
Galatians 1:18
disciples
- Person of the BibleMark →Early Christian source
Peter calls Mark his son; Papias (2nd century) says Mark wrote down Peter's preaching.
1 Peter 5:13
wrote
- Book of the Bible1 Peter →Tradition
- Book of the Bible2 Peter →Tradition
Traditionally attributed to Peter; many scholars think it was written later in his name.
died in
- PlaceRome →Tradition
martyred in
Early tradition says he was crucified in Rome under Nero.
buried in
- PlaceSt Peter's Basilica →Tradition
St Peter's Basilica stands over the traditional site of his tomb.
connected with
- PopePope Peter →Tradition
The Church lists Peter as the first Bishop of Rome.
- Matthew 16:18–19
- Person of the BibleMary Magdalene →Scripture
She ran to tell Peter and the beloved disciple that the tomb was empty.
John 20:2 - SaintSaint Peter →Popular devotion
- Church figureClement of Rome →Early Christian source
Knew the apostles, according to Irenaeus
- Catholic practiceWhy do Catholics confess to a priest? →Interpretation
- Start from zeroWho is Jesus? →Interpretation
- Start from zeroWho were the Apostles? →Interpretation
- Start from zeroWhat is the Church? →Interpretation
- Life situationI'm anxious →Scripture
Peter walked on the water until he looked at the wind and began to sink — and Jesus caught him at once (Matthew 14:28-31).
- Life situationI was betrayed →Scripture
Peter both betrayed and was restored: he knows the wound from both sides.
- Life situationI'm afraid →Scripture
Peter sank when he looked at the wind instead of at Jesus — and Jesus caught him immediately (Matthew 14:31).
- Life situationI've failed →Scripture
Empty nets, a denial and a breakfast by the lake: the apostle Jesus chose to lead the Church is the one whose failures the Gospels tell most fully.
- Person of the BibleJames →Scripture
Fellow apostle, fishing partner