1. Matthew 4:18 (ESV)
  2. Eksposisi

What does the nickname Peter, given to Simon, mean?

Matthew 4:18 (ESV)

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.

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