Matthew 16:13-18

The Voice

Jesus (to His disciples): Who do people say the Son of Man is?

Disciples: ¹⁴ Some say John the Baptist.^[a] And some say Elijah. And some say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.

Jesus: ¹⁵ And you? Who do you say that I am?

Peter: ¹⁶ You are the Anointed One. You are the Son of the living God.

Jesus: ¹⁷ Simon, son of Jonah, your knowledge is a mark of blessing. For you didn’t learn this truth from your friends or from teachers or from sages you’ve met on the way. You learned it from My Father in heaven. ¹⁸ This is why I have called you Peter (rock): for on this rock I will build My church. The church will reign triumphant even at the gates of hell.