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The liberation of the apostle Peter is an event described in chapter 12 of the Acts of the Apostles, where the apostle Peter is rescued from prison by an angel. Although described in a short textual passage, the tale has given rise to theological discussions and has been the subject of a number of artworks.
Many biblical translations state that she was a 'maid' or 'servant girl'. After Peter was miraculously released from prison, he went to the house and knocked on the door. Rhoda came to answer it, and when she heard Peter's voice, she was so overjoyed that she rushed to tell the others and forgot to open the door for him.
The Liberation of St. Peter from prison by an angel, by Giovanni Lanfranco, 1620–21. Peter was considered along with James the Just and John the Apostle as the three Pillars of the Church. [93] Legitimised by Jesus' appearance, Peter assumed leadership of the group of early followers, forming the Jerusalem ekklēsia mentioned by Paul.
Only in the earliest version of Jesus's capture, appearing in the Gospel of Mark 14:51–52, is there any mention of a fleeing naked young man. The arrest of Jesus and Judas' role in acting as a guide to those arresting him are subsequently referred to by Peter in Acts 1:16 .
Jesus (on the left) is being identified by John the Baptist as the "Lamb of God who takes away of the sins of the world", in John 1:29. [1] 17th century depiction by Vannini. Tissot, James, The calling of Peter and Andrew. The calling of the disciples is a key episode in the life of Jesus in the New Testament.
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Peter answered: 'God's Messiah.' Jesus selects Peter: Matthew 16:17–19. Jesus replied: 'Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.
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