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Matthew 16:13-18
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Peter’s declaration about Jesus
13
Now when Jesus came to the area of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "
Who do people say the Human One
is?
"
14
They replied, "Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the other prophets."
15
He said, "
And what about you? Who do you say that I am?
"
16
Simon Peter said, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."
17
Then Jesus replied, "
Happy are you, Simon son of Jonah, because no human has shown this to you. Rather my Father who is in heaven has shown you.
18
I tell you that you are Peter.
And I'll build my church on this rock. The gates of the underworld won't be able to stand against it.
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[a].
Or
Son of Man
[b].
Peter means
rock.
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