In what country were they when Peter was called?

Synoptics: In Galilee.

John (Old Ver.): In Perea ([i, 28–42]).

Bethabara and the territory beyond Jordan were in Perea.

John (New Ver.): In Judea.

Bethany and all the country surrounding it were in Judea.

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Who did Jesus declare Peter to be?

“Thou art Simon the son of Jona” ([John i, 42]).