Bible Chapter Summary
Matthew 16 Summary
Peter Confession and the Church
At Caesarea Philippi Jesus asks who do people say I am? Peter confesses: you are the Messiah, the Son of the living God. Jesus declares: on this rock I will build my church and the gates of Hades will not prevail. He gives Peter the keys of the kingdom. Then he announces his coming death and resurrection.
Key themes
Key verses
Matthew 16:16
“And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
Matthew 16:18
“And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
Matthew 16:24
“Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.”
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