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Mt 4:18 Peter is one of the first called to be a disciple - a "fisher of men" Mt 10:2 In addition to being named before any other Apostles, Peter is actually called "the first" (Greek protos), signifying more than just chronologic importance (Col 1:15) Mt 14:28 Peter is the only one to answer the Lord, saying, "command me to come to you on the water". Mt 14:29 Peter is the only Apostle empowered by Jesus to walk on the water, and Jesus also keeps him from falling into the water - a foreshadowing of divine power, not Peter's, at work. Mt 15:15 Peter speaks for the disciples in asking Jesus to explain the parable of the blind leading the blind Mt 16:16 Peter alone receives revelation from God that Jesus is the Messiah. Mt 16:17 Peter is blessed by Jesus - note that Nathanael did not get this response when he did the same thing (Jn 1:50) Mt 16:18 Peter's name is changed (from Simon, to Petros, meaning rock). Name changes in the Bible are associated with signicant change in character (Abram to Abraham, Jacob to Israel, etc). Mt 16:18 Jesus makes Peter the rock upon which His church will be built. Mt 16:19 Peter alone is given the Keys to the Kingdom and the responsibility to "bind and loose" Mt 16:22 Peter impulsively rebukes Jesus for His first prediction of His Passion. Mt 17:1 Peter, listed first, is one of three to witness the Transfiguration of Jesus Mt 17:4 Peter alone suggests building tents for Moses, Elijah and Jesus Mt 17:24 Peter is the one approached by the tax collectors of Capernaum Mt 17:27 Peter is empowered by Jesus to miraculously pay the temple tax (cf Mt 14:29). Mt 18:21 Peter alone asks Jesus to explain the parable of the unforgiving servant. Mt 19:27 Peter speaks for the disciples Mt 26:31 Peter's denial foretold, even though all the disciples fled during Jesus' arrest (Mt 26:56). Mt 26:37 Jesus takes Peter (listed first) and the two sons of Zebedee with him during the Agony in the Garden. Mt 26:40 Jesus speaks only to Peter, even though all the disciples were asleep. Mk 1:16 Peter listed first among the call of the first disciples Mk 1:29 Jesus goes to Peter's house, Peter listed first. Mk 1:29 Jesus cures Peter's mother-in-law. Mk 1:36 Peter, listed first, is the one to find Jesus leaving Capernaum Mk 3:16 Peter listed first in the Mission of the Twelve (Judas mentioned last). Mk 5:37 Jesus does not allow anyone to accompany Him inside the synagogue except Peter (listed first), James, and John. Mk 8:29 Peter's confession about Jesus as the Messiah. Mk 8:32 Peter impulsively rebukes Jesus for His first prediction of His Passion. Mk 9:2 Peter listed first among the 3 disciples to witness the Transfiguration of Jesus Mk 9:5 Peter alone suggests building tents for Jesus, Moses, and Elijah Mk 10:28 Peter speaks for the disciples Mk 11:21 Peter remembers Jesus had cursed the fig tree. Mk 13:3 Peter listed first among disciples Mk 14:30 Peter's denial foretold. Mk 14:33 Peter listed first among the disciples in the Garden Mk 14:37 Jesus addresses Peter, although all the disciples were asleep Mk 16:7 God's angel recognizes Peter as leader of the disciples Lk 4:38 Jesus goes to Peter's house Lk 4:39 Jesus cures Peter's mother-in-law. Lk 5:3 Jesus chooses to enter Peter's boat Lk 5:4 Jesus empowers Peter in a miraculous catch of fish (Mt 14:29, Mt 17:17). Lk 5:8 Peter recognizes the symbolism of God's plan for him and says, "depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man". Lk 5:10 Jesus specifically gives Peter encouragement, saying, "Do not be afraid". Lk 6:14 Peter listed first among apostles in the Mission of the Twelve (Judas is listed last). Lk 7:43 Jesus asks Peter's opinion about the pardon of the Sinful Woman. Lk 8:45 Peter answers Jesus' question about who had touched Him. Lk 8:51 Peter listed first among disciples allowed to enter the synagogue with Jesus. Lk 9:20 Peter alone confesses Jesus as the Messiah Lk 9:28 Peter listed first among disciples who witness the Transfiguration of Jesus Lk 9:33 Peter alone suggests building tents. Lk 12:41 Peter speaks for the disciples in asking Jesus to explain the parable of the Vigilant and Faithful Servants. Lk 18:28 Peter speaks for the disciples Lk 22:32 Jesus specifically prays for Peter to strengthen his brothers Lk 24:12 Peter gets up and runs to the tomb to see the burial cloths remaining Jn 1:44 Peter among the first disciples Jn 6:68 Peter speaks for the disciples in answer to Jesus' question. Jn 13:6 Jesus approaches Peter first to wash his feet Jn 13:25 Jesus tells Peter who His betrayer will be Jn 18:10 Peter cuts off the right ear of the high priest's slave in an attempt to defend Jesus Jn 20:2 Mary of Magdala runs to Peter first after discovering the Empty Tomb Jn 20:5 Although the other disciple (not even named) reaches the Empty Tomb first, he waits and lets Peter enter first. Jn 21:2 Peter listed first among the seven disciples in the resurrection appearance in Galilee Jn 21:3 Peter tells the others he is going fishing Jn 21:11 Peter gathers the net full of fish, even though the net was so heavy the entire group of Apostles couldn't carry it. Jn 21:15-17 Peter's three-fold confession of love reinstates his position and emphasizes his role in the church Jn 21:15-17 Peter alone is told by Jesus to feed and tend His sheep Acts 1:13 Peter named first in the Upper Room Acts 1:15 Peter takes initiates replacement for Judas Acts 1:21 Peter infallibly interprets Old Testament Scripture in making the decision to replace Judas Acts 2:14 Peter delivers speech at Pentecost Acts 2:37 Israelites ask "Peter and the other apostles" what to do Acts 2:28 Peter instructs them to repent and be baptized Acts 3:1 Peter listed first Acts 3:6 Peter cures a crippled beggar - the first to perform such a miracle Acts 3:11 Peter named first Acts 3:12 Israelites again consider Peter an authority Acts 4:8 Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, speaks for the rest of apostles before the Sanhedrin Acts 4:13 Peter named first Acts 4:19 Peter named first, and again speaks before the Sanhedrin Acts 5:1-11 Peter utters the first anathema of Ananias and Sapphira Acts 5:15 Peter's shadow heals the sick Acts 5:29 Peter named first among apostles and speaks as leader Acts 8:14 Peter named first to lay hands upon the Samaritins Acts 8:21 Peter rebukes Simon the Magician Acts 9:32 Peter passes through every region Acts 9:34 Peter miraculously heals Aeneas Acts 9:40 Peter miraculously raises the dead - the first since Jesus to do so Acts 10:5 The centurion Cornelius is told by an angel of God to summon Peter Acts 10:9 Only Peter receives a vision from God to allow Gentiles into the church Acts 10:34 Peter delivers speech regarding the Gentiles Acts 10:44 While Peter speaks, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who were listening Acts 11:2 Peter goes to Jerusalem to explain Gentile admission to the Jews Acts 11:18 When Peter explains his vision, the Jews "stop objecting and glorified God" Acts 12:5 The entire church prays earnestly for Peter's release from Herod's imprisonment Acts 12:11 Peter is miraculously rescued from prison Acts 15:12 When Paul and Barnabas were unable to settle the issue of the Judaizers, Peter infallibly speaks at the first Council of Jerusalem, and "the whole assembly fell silent" Acts 15:14 James, the bishop of Jerusalem, reinforces what Peter has already "declared" (Jn 1:18) 1 Cor 15:5 Jesus, after the Resurrection, appears first to Peter, then to the rest of the Apostles Gal 1:18 Paul visits with Peter in Jerusalem for fifteen days Peter infallibly writes two epistles back | home |