The Apostle Peter, also known as Saint Peter, Shimon "Keipha" Ben-Yonah/Bar-Yonah, Simon Peter, Cephas and Keipha—original name Shimon or Simeon (Acts 15:14)—was one of the Twelve Apostles whom Jesus chose as his original disciples. His life is prominently featured in the New Testament Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles. Wikipedia
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The Second Epistle of St. Peter, admitted to be very ancient even by those who question its authenticity , alludes to an earlier Epistle written by the Apostle (iii, 1). www.newadvent.org/cathen/11752a.htm
Saint Peter was the most prominent of Jesus Christ's disciples. Originally named Simon son of Jonah (Matt. 16:17), he was given the Aramaic name Cephas by Jesus or the early church; the name means "rock" and is translated into Greek as Peter. ... In www.mb-soft.com/believe/txh/peters.htm