The nickname Peter means rock.
This nickname was already given to the apostle by Jesus when he met him for the very first time (John 1:42). See also Matthew 10:2, Matthew 16:18–19.1
The nickname Peter means rock.
This nickname was already given to the apostle by Jesus when he met him for the very first time (John 1:42). See also Matthew 10:2, Matthew 16:18–19.1
18 While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.