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Matthew 16:16 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 16:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 16 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
Matthew 16:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 16:16
Peter's confession 'Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God' is Christianity's bedrock declaration. 'Christ' (Greek 'Christos,' Hebrew 'Messiah') identifies Jesus as God's Anointed One. 'Son of the living God' affirms His deity—not merely a prophet but God incarnate. Reformed doctrine sees here the core of saving faith: Jesus is both Messiah (fulfilling Old Testament prophecy) and divine Son (worthy of worship). This confession distinguishes Christianity from all other religions and defines orthodoxy.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 16:16
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“saying”
“Yes, Lord. I have come to believe that you are the Christ, God's Son, he who comes into the world.”
“God remains in him”
“and those who were with him watching Jesus”
“because we have set our trust in the living God”
“to serve a living and true God”
“that he is the Son of God.”
“I adjure you by the living God, that you tell us whether you are the Christ, the Son of God.”
“but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?”
“according to the Spirit of holiness”