Apostle Saint Peter


John 21, 18 - 19

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not. This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me.

Acts 1, 15 - 16

And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,) Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.

Acts 1, 23 - 26

And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen, That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place. And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

Acts 3, 1 - 10

Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms. And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us. And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ancle bones received strength. And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. And all the people saw him walking and praising God: And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.

Acts 5, 12 - 16

And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch. And of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the people magnified them. And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.) Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them. There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.

Acts 10, 23 - 48

Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him. And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends. And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him. But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man. And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together. And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean. Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me? And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing, And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God. Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee. Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God. Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:) That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree: Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly; Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead. And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead. To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

Acts 12, 6 - 10

And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison. And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands. And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me. And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision. When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.

Apostelgeschichte 12, 19 - 23

And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judaea to Caesarea, and there abode. And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king's country. And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man. And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.

Acts 15, 6 - 18

And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter. And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe. And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us; And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith. Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they. Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them. And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me: Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name. And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written, After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up: That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things. Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world.





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The Expulsion from Paradise (Genesis 3, 23-24).        
Top row left of the murals in the Brancacci Chapel,    
the private chapel of the Brancacci family of Florence.
1425-1428     See 40-07-8/1-24                         
214 x 90 cm
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The Expulsion from Paradise (Genesis 3, 23-24). Top row left of the mura...

Jesus, Saint Peter and the tax collector (Matthew 17,  
24-27). A tax collector in Caphernaum asks for tribute,
Jesus tells Peter to catch a fish, in whose mouth      
he will find a coin. 1425-1428. See 40-07-08/1-24      
247 x 597 cm
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Jesus, Saint Peter and the tax collector (Matthew 17, 24-27). A tax collector...

Jesus, Saint Peter and the tax collector (Matthew 17,  
24-27) Detail:  Two apostles watch as Jesus tells Peter
to catch a fish in whose mouth he will find the money  
for the tax.    1425-1428.   See 40-07-08/1-24         
247 x 597 cm (entire panel)
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Jesus, Saint Peter and the tax collector (Matthew 17, 24-27) Detail: Two apos...

Jesus, Saint Peter and the tax collector (Matthew 17,  
24-27). Detail: Four Apostles watch as Saint Peter is  
told to catch a fish in whose mouth he will find the   
tax money. 1425-1428.      See 40-07-08/1-24           
247-297 cm (entire panel)
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Jesus, Saint Peter and the tax collector (Matthew 17, 24-27). Detail: Four Apo...

Saint Peter hands the tribute to the tax collector,    
after he has found the coin in the mouth of a fish,    
as Jesus predicted. (Matthew 17, 24-27). From the      
top row of murals in the private chapel of the         
Brancacci family. 1425-1428   See 40-07-08/1-24
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Saint Peter hands the tribute to the tax collector, after he has found the c...

Saint Peter baptizes a neophyte. In the background,    
another neophyte buttons his blue robe, his hair       
still wet, a third takes off his white shirt, while    
a fourth waits, shivering. 1425-1428.                  
See 40-07-08/1-24     247 x 172 cm
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Saint Peter baptizes a neophyte. In the background, another neophyte buttons...

The neophyte, detail from the baptism-scene 40-07-08/8 
From the top row of murals of the private chapel of    
the Brancacci family.   See 40-07-08/1-24              
1425-1428                                              
247 x 172 cm (entire panel)
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The neophyte, detail from the baptism-scene 40-07-08/8 From the top row of mura...

Two Florentine gentlemen, detail from Saint Peter's    
healing of a lame man (Acts 3, 1-10). From the top     
row right of the murals in the private chapel of the   
Brancacci family. 1425-28. See 40-07-08/1-24           
247 x 588 cm (entire panel)
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Two Florentine gentlemen, detail from Saint Peter's healing of a lame man (A...

Saint Paul visits Saint Peter in prison, from the      
lower row of murals in the private chapel of the       
Brancacci family. 1425-1428   See 40-07-08/1-24        
232 x 89 cm
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Saint Paul visits Saint Peter in prison, from the lower row of murals in t...

Saint Peter resurrects the son of Teophil, prefect of  
Antiochia, his jailer. Because of this miracle, Saint  
Peter is liberated (Legenda Aurea). The resurrected boy
is a portrait of the young Gian Galeazzo Visconti.     
Painted with Filippino Lippi. 1425-1428.  232 x 597 cm
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Saint Peter resurrects the son of Teophil, prefect of Antiochia, his jailer. B...

Specators watch the miraculous resurrection of the son 
of Theophil, prefect of Antiochia. Detail 40-07-08/10. 
Lower row of murals from the private chapel of the     
Brancacci family. Legenda Aurea. Painted in cooperation
with Filippino Lippi. 1425-1428. See 40-07-08/1-24
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Specators watch the miraculous resurrection of the son of Theophil, prefect of...

Saint Peter resurrects the son of the prefect Teophil, 
his jailer. Detail: the boy rising from the dead. He   
has the face of the young Gian Galeazzo Visconti. From 
the murals in the private chapel of the Brancacci      
family. Legenda Aurea. 1425-1428. See 40-07-08/1-24
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Saint Peter resurrects the son of the prefect Teophil, his jailer. Detail: the...