Peter

c. 1 BCE–c. 64 CE · Ancient Israel

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.

2 works in canonNonfiction
Active period63 CE – 110 CE
In their words

Famous Quotes

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.

And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

Biography

About Peter

Fisherman from Galilee who became the chief apostle and, in Catholic tradition, the first pope. His two epistles address suffering, persecution, and the hope of Christ's return in the early church.

Peter, Ranked

According to Groblé

  1. 1 Peter~63PeterModerate·Quick·10 pagesInfluencePopularityBibleEpistleAncient Greek
  2. 2 Peter~110PeterModerate·Quick·6 pagesInfluencePopularityBibleEpistleAncient Greek