 The New Testament clearly shows Peter as the leader of the apostles, chosen by Jesus to have a special relationship with him. He was privileged to witness the transfiguration, the raising of a dead child to life, and the agony in Gethsemane. His mother-in-law was cured by Jesus. He was sent with John to prepare for the last Passover before Jesus' death. His name is first on every list of apostles.