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Peter answered, &#8220You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/matthew/16.htm">New Living Translation</a> Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” <a href="/esv/matthew/16.htm">English Standard Version</a> Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” <a href="/bsb/matthew/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” <a href="/blb/matthew/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Simon Peter answering said, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." <a href="/kjv/matthew/16.htm">King James Bible</a> And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/16.htm">New King James Version</a> Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” <a href="/nasb_/matthew/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” <a href="/nasb/matthew/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> Simon Peter answered, &#8220You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Simon Peter answered and said, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.” <a href="/lsb/matthew/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” <a href="/amp/matthew/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed), the Son of the living God.” <a href="/csb/matthew/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” <a href="/hcsb/matthew/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Simon Peter answered, &#8220You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God!&#8221 <a href="/asv/matthew/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. <a href="/cev/matthew/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Simon Peter spoke up, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." <a href="/erv/matthew/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. <a href="/gwt/matthew/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God!" <a href="/gnt/matthew/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." <a href="/isv/matthew/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God!" <a href="/msb/matthew/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” <a href="/net/matthew/16.htm">NET Bible</a> Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." <a href="/nheb/matthew/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." <a href="/wbt/matthew/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. <a href="/wey/matthew/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "You," replied Simon Peter, "are the Christ, the Son of the ever-living God." <a href="/web/matthew/16.htm">World English Bible</a> Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Simon Peter answering said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” <a href="/blb/matthew/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Simon Peter answering said, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." <a href="/ylt/matthew/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Simon Peter answering said, 'Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.' <a href="/slt/matthew/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Simon Peter having answered, said, Thou art Christ, the Son of the living God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Simon Peter answered and said: Thou art Christ, the Son of the living God. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Simon Peter responded by saying, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” <a href="/nabre/matthew/16.htm">New American Bible</a> Simon Peter said in reply, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Simon Peter answered and said, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Shimeon Kaypha answered, “You are The Messiah, The Son of THE LIVING GOD”.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Simon Peter answered and said: Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. <a href="/godbey/matthew/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Simon Peter responding said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. <a href="/haweis/matthew/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then Simon Peter answering said, Thou art the Messiah, the Son of the living God. <a href="/mace/matthew/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Simon Peter made answer, thou art Christ the son of the living God. <a href="/wey/matthew/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "You," replied Simon Peter, "are the Christ, the Son of the ever-living God." <a href="/worrell/matthew/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Simon Peter, answering, said, "Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God." <a href="/worsley/matthew/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ the Son of the living God. <a href="/parallel/matthew/16-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=4665" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/16.htm">Peter's Confession of Christ</a> …15“But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” 16<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/4613.htm" title="4613: Simōn (N-NMS) -- Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites.">Simon</a> <a href="/greek/4074.htm" title="4074: Petros (N-NMS) -- Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.">Peter</a> <a href="/greek/611.htm" title="611: Apokritheis (V-APP-NMS) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.">answered,</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say."></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: Sy (PPro-N2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">“You</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ei (V-PIA-2S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">are</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christos (N-NMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: Huios (N-NMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">Son</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2198.htm" title="2198: zōntos (V-PPA-GMS) -- To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live.">living</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God.”</a> 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/6-68.htm">John 6:68-69</a> 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.” <a href="/mark/8-29.htm">Mark 8:29</a> “But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ.” <a href="/luke/9-20.htm">Luke 9:20</a> “But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “The Christ of God.” <a href="/john/11-27.htm">John 11:27</a> “Yes, Lord,” she answered, “I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world.” <a href="/john/1-41.htm">John 1:41</a> He first found his brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated as Christ). <a href="/john/1-49.htm">John 1:49</a> “Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” <a href="/john/20-31.htm">John 20:31</a> 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. <a href="/acts/2-36.htm">Acts 2:36</a> Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!” <a href="/acts/8-37.htm">Acts 8:37</a> And Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may be baptized.” The eunuch replied, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” <a href="/romans/10-9.htm">Romans 10:9</a> 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. <a href="/1_john/4-15.htm">1 John 4:15</a> If anyone confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. <a href="/1_john/5-1.htm">1 John 5:1</a> 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. <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a> 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. <a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13-14</a> 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. <a href="/psalms/2-7.htm">Psalm 2:7</a> I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Simon Peter answered and said, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.Thou.<a href="/matthew/14-33.htm">Matthew 14:33</a> Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.<a href="/matthew/26-63.htm">Matthew 26:63</a> 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.<a href="/matthew/27-54.htm">Matthew 27:54</a> 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.<a href="/deuteronomy/5-26.htm">Deuteronomy 5:26</a> 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?<a href="/psalms/42-2.htm">Psalm 42:2</a> My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?<a href="/daniel/6-26.htm">Daniel 6:26</a> 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.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/11-2.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/revelation/7-2.htm">Ever-Living</a> <a href="/matthew/15-15.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/matthew/13-55.htm">Simon</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/16-20.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/matthew/26-63.htm">Ever-Living</a> <a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/matthew/16-17.htm">Simon</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 16</div>1. <a href="/matthew/16-1.htm">The Pharisees require a sign.</a> 5. <a href="/matthew/16-5.htm">Jesus warns his disciples of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.</a> 13. <a href="/matthew/16-13.htm">The people's opinion of Jesus,</a> 16. <a href="/matthew/16-16.htm">and Peter's confession of him.</a> 21. <a href="/matthew/16-21.htm">Jesus foretells his death;</a> 23. <a href="/matthew/16-23.htm">reproves Peter for dissuading him from it;</a> 24. <a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">and admonishes those who will follow him, to bear the cross.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/matthew/16.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>Simon Peter answered This phrase introduces Simon Peter, one of Jesus' closest disciples, known for his impulsive nature and deep devotion. The name "Simon" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "he has heard," which is fitting as Peter often acts as the spokesperson for the disciples. "Peter" is derived from the Greek "Petros," meaning "rock," a name given by Jesus to signify Peter's foundational role in the early Church. This moment is pivotal, as Peter's response is not just personal but represents the collective understanding of the disciples.You are the Christ The term "Christ" comes from the Greek "Christos," meaning "Anointed One," equivalent to the Hebrew "Messiah." This declaration is profound, as it acknowledges Jesus as the long-awaited deliverer prophesied in the Hebrew Scriptures. In the historical context, the Jewish people were anticipating a Messiah who would liberate them from Roman oppression and restore Israel's glory. Peter's confession recognizes Jesus as fulfilling these messianic prophecies, not in a political sense, but as a spiritual savior.the Son of the living God This phrase elevates Jesus' identity beyond that of a mere human leader or prophet. "Son of the living God" affirms Jesus' divine nature and unique relationship with God the Father. The term "living God" contrasts with the dead idols worshiped by surrounding pagan cultures, emphasizing the active, life-giving presence of the God of Israel. This acknowledgment of Jesus' divine sonship is a cornerstone of Christian faith, underscoring the belief in the Trinity and the incarnation of God in Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(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 <a href="/john/6-69.htm" title="And we believe and are sure that you are that Christ, the Son of the living God.">John 6:69</a>, 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."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>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" (<a href="/john/5-26.htm">John 5:26</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:9</a>). The same (or nearly the same) confession was made by Peter in the name of all the apostles at Capernaum (<a href="/john/6-69.htm">John 6:69</a>); 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. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/16-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Simon Σίμων (Simōn) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4613.htm">Strong's 4613: </a> Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites. Peter Πέτρος (Petros) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_611.htm">Strong's 611: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. are εἶ (ei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_2198.htm">Strong's 2198: </a> To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live. God.” Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/16-16.htm">Matthew 16:16 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/16-16.htm">Matthew 16:16 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/16-16.htm">Matthew 16:16 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/16-16.htm">Matthew 16:16 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/16-16.htm">Matthew 16:16 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/16-16.htm">Matthew 16:16 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/16-16.htm">Matthew 16:16 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/16-16.htm">Matthew 16:16 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/16-16.htm">Matthew 16:16 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/16-16.htm">Matthew 16:16 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/16-16.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 16:16 Simon Peter answered You are the Christ (Matt. 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