Peter

Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have you, that he might sift you as wheat: — read the full passage →

And I also say unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.

Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained a like precious faith with us in the righteousness of our God and the Saviour Jesus Christ:

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the elect who are sojourners of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

And when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. And those were the days of unleavened bread. — read the full passage →

And the God of all grace, who called you unto his eternal glory in Christ, after that ye have suffered a little while, shall himself perfect, establish, strengthen you.

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the elect who are sojourners of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, — read the full passage →

Nowthere wasa certain man in Cæsarea, Cornelius by name, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, — read the full passage →

And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

And it came to pass, as Peter went throughout all parts, he came down also to the saints that dwelt at Lydda. — read the full passage →

He brought him unto Jesus. Jesus looked upon him, and said, Thou art Simon the son of John: thou shalt be called Cephas (which is by interpretation, Peter).

And he said unto them, But who say ye that I am? And Peter answering said, The Christ of God.

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. — read the full passage →

Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.

And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on his name.

Now the apostles and the brethren that were in Judæa heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. — read the full passage →

saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.

But Peter arose, and ran unto the tomb; and stooping and looking in, he seeth the linen cloths by themselves; and he departed to his home, wondering at that which was come to pass.

So when they had broken their fast, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of John, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. — read the full passage →

Blessedbethe God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy begat us again unto a living hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

And when the day of Pentecost was now come, they were all together in one place. — read the full passage →

Simon, whom he also named Peter, and Andrew his brother, and James and John, and Philip and Bartholomew,

Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also come with thee. They went forth, and entered into the boat; and that night they took nothing.

And we have believed and know that thou art the Holy One of God.

And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the court, and had sat down together, Peter sat in the midst of them. — read the full passage →

And he rose up from the synagogue, and entered into the house of Simon. And Simon’s wife’s mother was holden with a great fever; and they besought him for her.

And the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and trying him asked him to show them a sign from heaven. — read the full passage →

And Peter answered and said unto him, Declare unto us the parable.

Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James thesonof Zebedee, and John his brother;

Ye therefore, beloved, knowing these things beforehand, beware lest, being carried away with the error of the wicked, ye fall from your own stedfastness. — read the full passage →

and when they perceived the grace that was given unto me, James and Cephas and John, they who were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship, that we should go unto the Gentiles, and they unto the circumcision;

They then that received his word were baptized: and there were added unto them in that day about three thousand souls.

And a certain one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and struck off his right ear.

And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and make ready for us the passover, that we may eat.

But go, tell his disciples and Peter, He goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.

And he suffered no man to follow with him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.

And they seized him, and led himaway, and brought him into the high priest’s house. But Peter followed afar off.

Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have you, that he might sift you as wheat:

And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall never be unto thee.

And when Jesus was come into Peter’s house, he saw his wife’s mother lying sick of a fever.

But ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas, and tarried with him fifteen days.

and that he appeared to Cephas; then to the twelve;

And when there had been much questioning, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Brethren, ye know that a good while ago God made choice among you, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel, and believe. — read the full passage →

Now on the morrow, as they were on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray, about the sixth hour: — read the full passage →

She runneth therefore, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the tomb, and we know not where they have laid him. — read the full passage →

And he spake the saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him.

And he asked them, But who say ye that I am? Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ.

And again he denied with an oath, I know not the man. — read the full passage →

Then came Peter and said to him, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? until seven times?

And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee upon the waters.

But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father who is in heaven.

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some count slackness; but is longsuffering to you-ward, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

For we did not follow cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. — read the full passage →

casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial among you, which cometh upon you to prove you, as though a strange thing happened unto you:

above all things being fervent in your love among yourselves; for love covereth a multitude of sins:

Now about that time Herod the king put forth his hands to afflict certain of the church. — read the full passage →

Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. They said therefore unto him, Art thou also one of his disciples? He denied, and said, I am not. — read the full passage →

The maid therefore that kept the door saith unto Peter, Art thou also one of this man’s disciples? He saith, I am not.

Simon Peter therefore having a sword drew it, and struck the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. Now the servant’s name was Malchus.

And when he came to the house, he suffered not any man to enter in with him, save Peter, and John, and James, and the father of the maiden and her mother.

But he turning about, and seeing his disciples, rebuked Peter, and saith, Get thee behind me, Satan; for thou mindest not the things of God, but the things of men.

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

And walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brethren, Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishers. — read the full passage →

And walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brethren, Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishers.

She that is in Babylon, elect together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Mark my son.

The elders therefore among you I exhort, who am a fellow-elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, who am also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: — read the full passage →

but sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: being ready always to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear:

Seeing ye have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth unto unfeigned love of the brethren, love one another from the heart fervently:

Wherefore girding up the loins of your mind, be sober and set your hope perfectly on the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, ye have been put to grief in manifold trials,

What then? only that in every way, whether in pretence or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and therein I rejoice, yea, and will rejoice. — read the full passage →

being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief corner stone;

For as many of you as were baptized into Christ did put on Christ.

But when Cephas came to Antioch, I resisted him to the face, because he stood condemned. — read the full passage →

and that he was buried; and that he hath been raised on the third day according to the scriptures;

But now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; and the greatest of these is love.

Have we no right to lead about a wife that is a believer, even as the rest of the apostles, and the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas?

Now when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, — read the full passage →

But the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him (which is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with jealousy, — read the full passage →

But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, — read the full passage →

But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it is right in the sight of God to hearken unto you rather than unto God, judge ye:

And as they spake unto the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them, — read the full passage →

But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and spake forth unto them, saying, Ye men of Judæa, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and give ear unto my words. — read the full passage →

And in these days Peter stood up in the midst of the brethren, and said (and there was a multitude of persons gathered together, about a hundred and twenty), — read the full passage →

And when they were come in, they went up into the upper chamber, where they were abiding; both Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphæus, and Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James.

But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa and Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

That disciple therefore whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. So when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his coat about him (for he was naked), and cast himself into the sea.

Now the servants and the officers were standing there, having made a fire of coals; for it was cold; and they were warming themselves: and Peter also was with them, standing and warming himself.

I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for those whom thou hast given me; for they are thine:

Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow afterwards. — read the full passage →

Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: — read the full passage →

And Peter said, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even unto all?

And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them; — read the full passage →

And straightway, when they were come out of the synagogue, they came into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.

But Peter answered and said unto him, If all shall be offended in thee, I will never be offended.

And Peter answered, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, I will make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.

Now when Jesus came into the parts of Cæsarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Who do men say that the Son of man is? — read the full passage →

Now when Jesus came into the parts of Cæsarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Who do men say that the Son of man is?