While this seems like a terrible fate, it implies something Peter would find encouraging: his faith would never fail him again. That doesn't mean Peter would be perfect (Galatians 2:11–14). It does mean his passionate desire to serve Jesus would define the rest of his life. Context Summary.

Some traditions maintain that Peter was martyred in Rome, dying by crucifixion. In some accounts, Peter asks to be crucified upside down, feeling himself unworthy to be crucified in the same way that Jesus was. His death is dated sometime between 64-68 CE.

Peter's original name was Simon, but Jesus called him Cephas (John 1:42), which is an Aramaic word that translates to Peter (Petros in Greek). As a result, Peter is also referred to as Simon, Simon Peter, and Cephas.

"But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?" Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Jesus replied, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven.