Bible Verses About Peter
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for peter, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 496 votes, led by Matthew 16:18. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Peter
Matthew 16:1835 votes
And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Luke 22:31-3433 votes
And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:
2 Peter 1:132 votes
Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:
1 Peter 1:129 votes
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
Acts 12:3-1925 votes
And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)
1 Peter 5:1021 votes
But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
Acts 10:1-4820 votes
There was a certain man in Cesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,
Acts 2:3818 votes
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
1 Peter 1:1-2518 votes
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
Acts 9:32-3417 votes
And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.
Acts 9:36-4316 votes
Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
Luke 9:2015 votes
He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.
John 1:4215 votes
And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.
John 6:6814 votes
Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.
Acts 22:1614 votes
And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
Acts 11:1-1813 votes
And the apostles and brethren that were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.
Luke 24:3412 votes
Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.
John 21:15-1712 votes
So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
Acts 2:1-4712 votes
And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
Matthew 10:211 votes
Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;
Matthew 15:1511 votes
Then answered Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us this parable.
Luke 6:1411 votes
Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,
Luke 24:1211 votes
Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.
1 Peter 1:311 votes
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
Matthew 16:1-2810 votes
The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.
What does the Bible say about peter?
Readers most often cite Matthew 16:18 on the subject of peter. Across 496 votes, 25 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including Luke 22:31-34, 2 Peter 1:1, 1 Peter 1:1. This page lists all 25 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.