Matthew 16:16 kjv — And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.

King James Version

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

— Matthew 16:16, King James Version

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Matthew 16 — Context

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When Jesus came into the coasts of Cesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?

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And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.

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He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?

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

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And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar–jona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.

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And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

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And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

Matthew 16:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 16:16 say?
Matthew 16:16 in the King James Version reads: “And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
Where is Matthew 16:16 in the Bible?
Matthew 16:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 16, verse 16.
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 16:16.
What translation should I read Matthew 16:16 in?
Matthew 16:16 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 16:16?
Matthew 16:16 reads (KJV): “And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 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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