Matthew 16:15-17

Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ

¹⁵ He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" ¹⁶ Simon Peter replied, _a "You are _b the Christ, _c the Son of _d the living God." ¹⁷ And Jesus answered him, _e "Blessed are you, _f Simon Bar-Jonah! For _g flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, _h but my Father who is in heaven.

1. Cross References
   John 11:27
   She said to him, "Yes, Lord; I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who is coming into the world.
   
2. Cross References
   Matthew 1:17
   So all the generations from Abraham to David were fourteen generations, and from David to the deportation to Babylon fourteen generations, and from the deportation to Babylon to the Christ fourteen generations.
   
3. Cross References
   Matthew 14:33
   And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God.
   
4. Cross References
   Deuteronomy 5:26
   For who is there of all flesh, that has heard t...
   Joshua 3:10
   And Joshua said, "Here is how you shall know th...
   Psalms 42:2
   My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. Wh...
   Jeremiah 10:10
   But the Lord is the true God; he is the living ...
   Daniel 6:20
   As he came near to the den where Daniel was, he...
   Hosea 1:10
   Yet the number of the children of Israel shall ...
   Acts 14:15
   Men, why are you doing these things? We also ar...
   2 Corinthians 3:3
   And you show that you are a letter from Christ ...
   1 Timothy 4:10
   For to this end we toil and strive, because we ...
   
5. Cross References
   Matthew 13:16
   But blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear.
   
6. Cross References
   John 1:42
   He brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, "So you are Simon the son of John? You shall be called Cephas" (which means Peter).
   John 21:15 - 17
   When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs.
   
7. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 15:50
   I tell you this, brothers: flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.
   Galatians 1:16
   Was pleased to reveal his Son to me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately consult with anyone.
   Ephesians 6:12
   For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
   Hebrews 2:14
   Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil.
   
8. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 2:10
   These things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God.
   1 Corinthians 12:3
   Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says "Jesus is accursed!" and no one can say "Jesus is Lord" except in the Holy Spirit.
   Matthew 11:25
   At that time Jesus declared, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children.
   John 6:45
   It is written in the Prophets, 'And they will all be taught by God.' Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to me -