What was Peter's occupation before he became a disciple of Jesus?
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Correct answer: Fisherman
Matthew 4:18 describes Peter and Andrew casting a net into the Sea of Galilee because they were fishermen by trade. Jesus used their professional background as a metaphor for their new spiritual mission.
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