And he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas”
This phrase signifies a transformative moment in Simon’s life.
By renaming him Cephas (Aramaic for “rock”) or Peter (Greek for “rock”), it implies a foundational role in the early Christian community.
It emphasizes stability, strength, and leadership, marking Simon’s destiny as a key figure in Jesus’ teachings and mission.
