John 21:18-19

Very truly I tell you, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.” Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. Then he said to him, “Follow me!”

From Background Notes [BN] for April 6^th & 7^th written by Pastor Bob Brown:

Peter labored in Rome during the last portion of his life, and there died as a martyr. The death of Peter is attested by Tertullian at the end of the second century, and by Origen in Eusebius (Church History III.1).

Origen says: "Peter was crucified at Rome with his head downwards, as he himself had desired to suffer." This is why an upside down cross is generally accepted as a symbol of Peter, who would not have considered himself worthy enough to die the same way as his Master.  [BN, 6]

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* Saturday 6:00pm
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