Book of Common Prayer

¹¹ Then I saw heaven open, and I saw a white horse! The One who rode him is called `One who can be Trusted' and `The True One'. He punishes and makes war in the right way.

¹² His eyes were like a flame of fire. On his head were many crowns. He had a name written on him, but no man knew what it was but he himself.

¹³ He wore clothes that had been dipped in blood. His name is `The Word of God'.

¹⁴ The armies of heaven followed him on white horses and they were dressed in fine linen, shining and clean.

¹⁵ A long knife or sword comes from his mouth. With it he will punish and control the people of the nations. He will rule them with an iron stick. He is like the winepress that presses the water out of the fruit. It is the place where God, who has all power, shows his great anger.

¹⁶ A name is written on his clothes and on his leg: it is King of kings, and Lord of lords.

¹³ Jesus went to the country of Caesarea Philippi. He asked his disciples, `I am the Son of Man. Whom do people say I am?'

¹⁴ They answered, `Some people say you are John the Baptizer. Others say you are Elijah. And others say you are Jeremiah or one of the prophets.'

¹⁵ Jesus said to them, `Whom do you say I am?'

¹⁶ Simon Peter answered, `You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.'

¹⁷ Jesus answered, `Simon, Jonah's son, God has blessed you. No person on earth has showed you this. But my Father in heaven has showed you.

¹⁸ I tell you this. You are Peter. On this rock I will build my church. The power of death will not destroy it.

¹⁹ I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. What you tie on earth will be tied in heaven. What you set free on earth will be set free in heaven.'

²⁰ Then Jesus said to the disciples, `Do not tell anyone that I am the Christ.'