Bible Verses About "Who Was the Apostle Peter"
Peter was a fisherman who became Jesus' most prominent disciple — bold, impulsive, failing at the crucifixion, but restored to become the leader of the early church.
Peter was a fisherman who became Jesus' most prominent disciple — bold, impulsive, failing at the crucifixion, but restored to become the leader of the early church.
"Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God." — Matthew 16:16 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who Was the Apostle Peter?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God."
"Upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it."
"Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep."
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