John 1:42 MSG/NIV - Online Parallel Bible
| The Message (MSG) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 42 He immediately led him to Jesus. Jesus took one look up and said, "You're John's son, Simon? From now on your name is Cephas" (or Peter, which means "Rock"). | 42 And he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, "You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas" (which, when translated, is Peter ). |
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