King James Version KJV
New International Version NIV
16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
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Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”
17 And Jesus answered and said unto him,Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
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Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven.
18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
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And I tell you that you are Peter,and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hadeswill not overcome it.
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