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Matthew 16:13-18
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Matthew 16:13-18
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Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?"
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And they said, "Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets."
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He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?"
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Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God."
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And Jesus answered him, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven.
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And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.
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[a].
Or [the Christ]
[b].
Gk [Petros]
[c].
Gk [petra]
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.