Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the chosen ones who are living as strangers in the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
Simon became the petros (as named by the Lord), meaning "the stone, a fragment," and he became one of the great men of all times. By the way he carried on his work for the Lord after his conversion, he obviously believed with all of his heart that he was an ambassador divine. Peter believed that his source of authority was Jesus Christ--there can be no doubt about that because he witnessed too many great events in Jesus’ life. Perhaps it was because of Peter’s abundant participation in the life of Jesus that the Lord chose Peter, the "petros," to be an apostle. And he was more: he was an elder and a preacher. Yet, despite the magnitude of the work God called Peter to do, he still maintained his humility, never claiming supremacy. He introduces this epistle in simple terms: "Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ."