Caravaggio, The Calling of Saints Peter and Andrew,The Royal Collection, London, England
SCRIPTURE COMMENTARY #95
And he brought him to Jesus. And Jesus looking upon him, said: "Thou art Simon the son of Jona. Thou shalt be called Cephas," which is interpreted Peter. (John 1:42)
THE ROCK ON WHICH THE CHURCH IS BUILT: God changes the names of those only whom He calls to accomplish great works. For example, He changed Jacobs name into Israel, which was to be the name of the whole people descended from him, and which indicated his calling. By the change of Simon's name to Peter, our Lord gave it to be understood that He had chosen this disciple to be the foundation-rock of His Church.
[From 'A Practical Commentary on Holy Scripture' by Bishop Knecht, D.D.]
(1899 Douay-Rheims Bible)
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