Name Meaning and Biblical Context of Petrus

Name Petrus     (Add to Favourite List?)
Gender Male
Meaning Rock.
Biblical context Origin - Latin.
Peter was one of the twelve apostles. He was the son of Jonas and his original name was Simon. He was given the name Cephas by Jesus, meaning rock. Peter was the leader of the apostles. He went on many missionary journeys to spread Christianity. He is the author of two of the epistles of the New Testament.

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