Bible Verses About Peter And Rome

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.

Peter speaking in Acts gives biblical proof of his apostolic activity

But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:

Peter standing and addressing the crowd is direct apostolic evidence

And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

Direct passage for Matthew 16:18, commonly cited in Peter discussions

And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him.

Direct Bible passage for Rome itself, though not Peter-specific

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

Generic Peter epistle heading, background only

Where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and so we went toward Rome.

Paul's arrival in Rome, background only

But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me.

Paul arriving in Rome is background only

After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome.

Paul’s planned journey to Rome is relevant background to Roman apostolic context

But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.

Shows Paul rebuking Peter, useful contextual passage

And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.

Shows Paul must also bear witness at Rome

Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days.

Shows Paul visiting Peter; relevant apostolic context

Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:

A direct Peter epistle identification, useful but not Rome-specific

And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far as Appii forum, and The three taverns: whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,

Peter’s Jerusalem presence in Acts; contextual rather than direct on Rome

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.

Peter is called to Joppa; background only

The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son.

1 Peter 5:13 includes 'Babylon' and Mark, often discussed in Rome traditions, but not explicit enough alone

And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

And Simon he surnamed Peter;

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulchre.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.

Generic passage about faith and hope in God, only loosely related