Peter
Also identified as Simon, Cephas
Peter is a fisherman called into Jesus’ closest circle. The Gospels show both bold confession and dramatic failure; Acts then presents him as a leading witness in Jerusalem and in the opening of the mission to Gentiles.
Peter in the larger story
Peter stands at several narrative turning points: identifying Jesus, denying him, preaching at Pentecost and entering Cornelius’ house. Paul’s letters also preserve moments of cooperation and conflict.
Key moments and where to read them
Confession at Caesarea Philippi
Peter identifies Jesus as Messiah and is immediately corrected about the path ahead.
Mark 8:27–33Denial and restoration
Peter denies knowing Jesus; John later frames a threefold commission beside the sea.
Luke 22:54–62 · John 21:15–19Cornelius’ household
A vision and encounter challenge Peter’s boundaries around Gentile inclusion.
Acts 10–11
Primary reference trail
Matthew 4:18–20 · Matthew 16:13–23 · Luke 22:31–34 · John 21 · Acts 1–12 · Galatians 1–2 · 1 Peter 1:1
The references above locate the profile’s central claims. They are not a concordance of every possible allusion or later tradition concerning Peter.