Matthew 16:16

And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 16:16

BSB

Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."

AKJV

And Simon Peter answered and said, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.

CPDV

Simon Peter responded by saying, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."

ERV

And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.

NHEB

Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."

SMT

And Simon Peter having answered, said, Thou art Christ, the Son of the living God.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 16:16

AndG1161Conjunction SimonG4613Noun Masculine PeterG4074Noun Masculine answeredG611VerbandsaidG2036 ThouG4771 artG1488VerbtheChristG5547AdjectivetheSonG5207Noun MasculineofthelivingG2198Verb GodG2316Noun Masculine

Commentary for Matthew 16:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 16:16

Summary

Peter confesses Jesus as Messiah and God

Place

Caesarea Philippi

Event

Peter declares Jesus as Christ

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD