New International Version Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” New Living Translation Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” English Standard Version Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Berean Standard Bible Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Berean Literal Bible And answering, Simon Peter said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” King James Bible And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. New King James Version Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” New American Standard Bible Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” NASB 1995 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” NASB 1977 And Simon Peter answered and said, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Legacy Standard Bible And Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Amplified Bible Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed), the Son of the living God.” Berean Annotated Bible Simon (hearing) Peter (rock) answered, “You are the Christ (the Anointed One), the Son of the living God {Theou}. Christian Standard Bible Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God!” American Standard Version And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. Contemporary English Version Simon Peter spoke up, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." English Revised Version And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. GOD'S WORD® Translation Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God!" Good News Translation Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." International Standard Version Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God!" NET Bible Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." New Heart English Bible Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Webster's Bible Translation And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. Weymouth New Testament "You," replied Simon Peter, "are the Christ, the Son of the ever-living God." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSimon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” World English Bible Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Simon Peter answering said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Berean Literal Bible And answering, Simon Peter said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Young's Literal Translation and Simon Peter answering said, 'Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.' Smith's Literal Translation And Simon Peter having answered, said, Thou art Christ, the Son of the living God. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSimon Peter answered and said: Thou art Christ, the Son of the living God. Catholic Public Domain Version Simon Peter responded by saying, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” New American Bible Simon Peter said in reply, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” New Revised Standard Version Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSimon Peter answered and said, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Shimeon Kaypha answered, “You are The Messiah, The Son of THE LIVING GOD”. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentSimon Peter answered and said: Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. Godbey New Testament And Simon Peter responding said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. Haweis New Testament Then Simon Peter answering said, Thou art the Messiah, the Son of the living God. Mace New Testament Simon Peter made answer, thou art Christ the son of the living God. Weymouth New Testament "You," replied Simon Peter, "are the Christ, the Son of the ever-living God." Worrell New Testament And Simon Peter, answering, said, "Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God." Worsley New Testament And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ the Son of the living God. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Peter's Confession of Christ…15“But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” 16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17Jesus 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.… Cross References Simon Peter answered, John 6:68-69 Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life. / We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God.” Mark 8:29 “But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ.” Luke 9:20 “But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “The Christ of God.” “You are the Christ, John 20:31 But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name. Acts 2:36 Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!” John 1:41 He first found his brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated as Christ). the Son of the living God.” John 11:27 “Yes, Lord,” she answered, “I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world.” Matthew 14:33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!” 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10 For they themselves report what kind of welcome you gave us, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God / and to await His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead—Jesus our deliverer from the coming wrath. John 1:49 “Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” Acts 8:37 And Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” And he answered and said, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” Romans 10:9 that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 1 John 4:15 If anyone confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. 1 John 5:1 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves those born of Him. Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Daniel 7:13-14 In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. Treasury of Scripture And Simon Peter answered and said, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. Thou. Matthew 14:33 Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God. Matthew 26:63 But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God. Matthew 27:54 Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God. the living. Deuteronomy 5:26 For who is there of all flesh, that hath heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived? Psalm 42:2 My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? Daniel 6:26 I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and stedfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall be even unto the end. Jump to Previous Christ Ever-Living Peter SimonJump to Next Christ Ever-Living Peter SimonMatthew 16 1. The Pharisees require a sign.5. Jesus warns his disciples of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees. 13. The people's opinion of Jesus, 16. and Peter's confession of him. 21. Jesus foretells his death; 23. reproves Peter for dissuading him from it; 24. and admonishes those who will follow him, to bear the cross. Simon Peter answered, Peter spoke for the disciples, expressing the conviction formed through their close witness of Jesus’ teaching, works, and authority. His answer marked a decisive recognition of who Jesus truly was. Jhn 6:68-69 Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go?… “You are the Christ, Peter identified Jesus as the promised Messiah, or Christ, meaning “Anointed One,” the anointed King sent by God to fulfill His purposes for Israel and the world. Although the disciples still expected clarification about the Messiah’s suffering and kingdom, Peter rightly recognized Jesus as God’s promised Deliverer. Jhn 20:31 But these are written so that you may believe… the Son of the living God.” Peter also confessed Jesus’ unique divine sonship. Israel’s God is living, active, and sovereign over all creation, unlike the idols worshiped by surrounding nations. Peter’s confession joined Jesus’ messianic office with His divine identity, becoming a foundational declaration of faith for the disciples and the early church. Jhn 11:27 “Yes, Lord,” she answered, “I believe that You are… Persons / Places / Events 1. Simon PeterOne of Jesus' twelve apostles, known for his strong faith and occasional impulsiveness. He is often seen as a leader among the disciples. 2. Jesus Christ The central figure of Christianity, believed to be the Messiah and the Son of God. In this passage, He is recognized as such by Peter. 3. Caesarea Philippi The location where this conversation takes place. It was a region known for its pagan worship, making Peter's confession even more significant. 4. The Disciples The group of Jesus' followers who were present during this declaration. They were learning and growing in their understanding of Jesus' true identity. 5. The Living God A term used to emphasize the active and eternal nature of God, contrasting with the dead idols worshiped in the surrounding areas. Teaching Points Confession of FaithPeter's declaration is a model for believers. Recognizing Jesus as the Christ and the Son of God is foundational to Christian faith. Revelation from God Understanding Jesus' true identity is not just intellectual but is revealed by God. Believers should seek divine insight through prayer and study. Courage in Confession Peter's boldness in a pagan setting challenges believers to stand firm in their faith, even when surrounded by contrary beliefs. The Role of the Church Peter's confession is seen as a cornerstone for the Church. Believers are called to build their lives and communities on the truth of who Jesus is. Living Faith Just as Peter's understanding of Jesus grew, believers are encouraged to continually deepen their relationship with Christ and grow in their faith. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Matthew 16:16?2. How does Peter's confession in Matthew 16:16 affirm Jesus' divine identity today? 3. What does "You are the Christ" mean for our personal faith journey? 4. How does Matthew 16:16 connect with Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah? 5. How can we boldly confess Jesus as "the Son of the living God"? 6. How should Peter's declaration in Matthew 16:16 influence our daily witness for Christ? 7. What does Peter's confession in Matthew 16:16 reveal about Jesus' identity? 8. How does Matthew 16:16 support the belief in Jesus as the Messiah? 9. Why is Peter's declaration in Matthew 16:16 significant for Christian faith? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 16? (16) Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.--The variations in the other Gospels--St. Mark giving simply, "Thou art the Christ," and St. Luke, "The Christ of God"--are interesting in their bearing on the question of literal inspiration, but do not affect the meaning; and the fullest of the three reports may be received without hesitation as the most authentic. The confession was made by Peter, partly, we may believe, as the representative of the others, partly, as the special promise that follows implies, from the personal fervour of his character. He believed himself, and had impressed his faith on them. His words reproduced the confession of John 6:69, even verbally, if we follow the received text, but the better MSS. of that Gospel have a different reading: "Thou art the Holy One of God." In any form they recognised to the full our Lord's character as the Christ; they identified Him with the Son of Man in Daniel's vision, and, more than this, they recognised in that Son of Man one who was also not "a son" only, but, in some high incommunicable sense, "the Son of the living God."Verse 16. - Simon Peter answered and said. The ardent Peter, when all were asked, replies in the name of the rest, giving, however, his own personal sentiment and belief, as we see from Christ's answer (ver. 17). Some of the others probably would have been less ready to make the same confession; but in his vehement loyalty, Peter silences all hesitation, and declares boldly what must be the conviction of all his comrades. He speaks out the persuasion wrought in his soul by Divine grace. Thou art the Christ (ὁ Ξριστὸς), the Son of the living God. The Christ; the Anointed, the Messiah. The Son of God; of the same substance, one with the Father. Living; as alone "having life in himself," "the living and true God" (John 5:26; 1 Thessalonians 1:9). The same (or nearly the same) confession was made by Peter in the name of all the apostles at Capernaum (John 6:69); but the sense of the expression was different, and sprang from very different conviction. It referred rather to the subjective view of Christ's character, as it influenced the believer's inward assurance of the source of eternal life. Here the acknowledgment concerns the nature, office, and Person of our Lord. That there was some special distinction between the two enunciations is evident from Christ's unique commendation of Peter on this occasion compared with his silence on the former. The present confession is indeed a noble one, containing itself a compendium of the Catholic faith concerning the Person and work of Christ. Herein Peter acknowledges Jesus to be the true Messiah, commissioned and sent by God to reveal his will to man, and accomplishing all that the prophets had foretold concerning him; no mere man, not even the most exalted of men (which common opinion held Messiah to be) but the Son of God, of the substance of the Father, begotten from everlasting, God of God, perfect God and perfect man, Son of God and Son of man. Such was Peter's faith. The Church has added nothing to it, though she has amplified and explained and illustrated it in her Creeds; for it comprises belief in Christ's Messiahship, Divinity, Incarnation, personality, and the momentous issues depending thereon. We need not suppose that Peter understood all this or speculated on the question how these several attributes were united in Christ. He was content to accept and acknowledge the truth, waiting patiently for further light. This is the attitude which Christ approves. Peter’s words capture the full identity of Jesus: the promised Messiah who brings God’s kingdom and the divine Son who shares God’s very life. Recognizing and trusting this truth remains the cornerstone of authentic Christian faith and the foundation upon which Christ builds His Church. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek SimonΣίμων (Simōn) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4613: Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites. Peter Πέτρος (Petros) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4074: Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. answered, Ἀποκριθεὶς (Apokritheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 611: From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. “You Σὺ (Sy) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. are εἶ (ei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Christ, Χριστὸς (Christos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Son Υἱὸς (Huios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. living ζῶντος (zōntos) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2198: To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live. God.” Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. Additonal Resources Matthew 16:16 Blue Letter BibleMatthew 16:16 Bible Gateway Matthew 16:16 Bible.com Matthew 16:16 NIV |
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