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23 hours ago · According to the Synoptic Gospels (Matt 4:18–22; Mark 1:16–20; Luke 5:1–11), Zebedee and his sons fished in the Sea of Galilee. Jesus then called Peter, Andrew and the two sons of Zebedee to follow him. James and John are listed among the Twelve Apostles.
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May 8, 2024 · Peter is considered a part of Jesus’ inner circle because there are many incidents where only Peter, John, and James were witnesses, including the Transfiguration. This was when Jesus’...
6 days ago · The fact that Peter is emphasized in John and charged by Jesus to “tend my sheep” and “feed my lambs” (John 21:15, 16) at the same time that the role of the disciples as a whole is being deemphasized attests to the prestige of Peter in the apostolic church. But throughout John’s Gospel, Peter shares his prominence with John (13:24; 18 ...
- Who was St. Peter?In Christian tradition, St. Peter was one of the 12 Apostles of Jesus. Roman Catholic tradition holds that Jesus established St. Peter as the first...
- How did St. Peter die?St. Peter is believed to have died as a martyr for his faith. Although his death is not described in Scripture, numerous writers of the time (or sh...
- What is St. Peter the patron saint of?As the traditional first pope of the Roman Catholic Church, St. Peter has a long list of places, occupations, and causes under his patronage. He is...
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May 13, 2024 · Updated May 13, 2024. The Bible teaches us that the original apostles of Jesus were Peter, James, John, Andrew, Philip, Judas Iscariot, Matthew, Thomas, James, the son of Alpheus, Bartholomew, Judas Thaddeus, and Simon Zelotes. Among these were fishermen during the time of calling, i.e., Peter, James, John, and Andrew.
May 12, 2024 · Peter attempts to explain the Judas affair via predestinarian logic, following Jesus’ pronouncement: “For the Son of Man is going as it has been determined, but woe to that one by whom he is betrayed!” (Luke 22:22). Woe be to poor Judas. Very sad indeed, but small comfort to Judas or thoughtful readers seeking a fuller explanation.
May 16, 2024 · Jesus’ chief disciple, Peter (also called Simon Peter or Cephas), has been associated with Rome for nearly 2,000 years. The earliest testimony to the apostle Peter’s presence in Rome is a letter from a Christian deacon named Gaius.
23 hours ago · The Gospel of John (Ancient Greek: Εὐαγγέλιον κατὰ Ἰωάννην, romanized: Euangélion katà Iōánnēn) is the fourth of the four canonical gospels in the New Testament.
