SCRIPTURE
Matthew 16:13–18
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- 16:13
When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, He questioned His disciples: “Who do people say the Son of Man is?”
- 16:14
They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”
- 16:15
“But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?”
- 16:16
Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
- 16:17
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.
- 16:18
And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.