Matthew 16:15 cpdv — Jesus said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Jesus said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” "

— Matthew 16:15, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 16 — Context

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Then they understood that he was not saying that they should beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and the Sadducees.

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Then Jesus went into parts of Caesarea Philippi. And he questioned his disciples, saying, “Who do men say that the Son of man is?”

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And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, and others say Elijah, still others say Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”

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Jesus said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”

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

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And in response, Jesus said to him: “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father, who is in heaven.

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And I say to you, that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.

Matthew 16:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 16:15 say?
Matthew 16:15 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Jesus said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” ”
Where is Matthew 16:15 in the Bible?
Matthew 16:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 16, verse 15.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 16:15.
What translation should I read Matthew 16:15 in?
Matthew 16:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 16:15?
Matthew 16:15 reads (CPDV): “Jesus said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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