KJV

Simon Peter

Also known as: Cephas, Simon bar Jonah

Apostle

A fisherman of Galilee and leader among the twelve apostles. Confessed Jesus as the Christ. Denied Christ thrice but was restored. Became a pillar of the early church.

Family Tree

No family relationships recorded.

Key Events

Life Event

A fisherman of Galilee and leader among the twelve apostles.

Life Event

Confessed Jesus as the Christ.

Life Event

Denied Christ thrice but was restored.

Life Event

Became a pillar of the early church.

Scripture References

Matthew 16:16

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

John 21:17

“He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; t...”

Acts 2:14

“But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:”