In light of the special
calling on his life, the sacred authors
refer to Peter as being singled out and being shown signs
of
respect.
John 20:3-8
So Peter
and the other disciple went out and came to
the tomb. They both ran, but the other disciple ran
faster
than Peter and arrived at the tomb first, ... but did
not
go in. When Simon Peter arrived after him, he went into
the tomb and saw the burial cloths ... Then the other
disciple also went in, the one who had arrived at the
tomb first ...
John 21:15-17
Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do
you love me more than these?" He said to him,
"Yes,
Lord, you know that I love you." He said to him,
"Feed my lambs" ... "Tend my
sheep." ... "Feed my
sheep."