The Papacy
The Primacy of Peter
Simon Peter is mentioned by name 195 times in the New Testament. Next comes St. John who, is mentioned just 29 times. When all twelve Apostles named, Peter is always listed first; Judas Iscariot is always listed last (Matthew 10:2-5; Mark 3:16-19; Luke 6:14-17; and Acts 1:13)
Often:"Peter and the rest of the Apostles" or "Peter and his companions"" (Luke 9:32; Mark 16:7; Acts 2:37)
Peter as spokesman for all the Apostles
Matthew 18:21
Mark 8:29
Luke 8:45, 12:41
John 6:69
Peter's Primacy
Matthew 16:13-20
Matthew 14:24-33
Mark 16:7
Luke 5: Christ preaches to the crowds from Peter's fishing boat.
Luke 22:31-32
Luke 24:33-35
John 20:6
John 21:15-19
Acts 1:15-26
Acts 3:1-9
Acts 10-11
Acts 15:6-11
Gal 1:18
Reference: A Pocket Guide to Catholic Apologetics - by Patrick Madrid.
