Event 1 of 17
The Story of Simon Peter
Called to follow
Andrew brings Simon to Jesus, who names him Cephas. By the Sea of Galilee Jesus calls him to fish for people, and he leaves his nets.
6 verses to read
John 1:40–42 WEB
40One of the two who heard John and followed him was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. 41He first found his own brother, Simon, and said to him, “We have found the Messiah!” (which is, being interpreted, Christ). 42He brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon the son of Jonah. You shall be called Cephas” (which is by interpretation, Peter).
Mark 1:16–18 WEB
16Passing along by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 17Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you into fishers for men.” 18Immediately they left their nets, and followed him.
Also read
- Matthew 4:18–20 Parallel account
- Luke 5:1–11 Parallel account
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