Matthew 16:22 akjv — Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from you, Lord: this shall not be to you.

American King James Version

"Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from you, Lord: this shall not be to you. "

— Matthew 16:22, American King James Version

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Matthew 16 — Context

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And I will give to you the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatever you shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatever you shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

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Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ. ¶

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From that time forth began Jesus to show to his disciples, how that he must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.

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Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from you, Lord: this shall not be to you.

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But he turned, and said to Peter, Get you behind me, Satan: you are an offense to me: for you mind not the things that be of God, but those that be of men. ¶

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Then said Jesus to his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

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For whoever will save his life shall lose it: and whoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.

Matthew 16:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 16:22 say?
Matthew 16:22 in the American King James Version reads: “Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from you, Lord: this shall not be to you. ”
Where is Matthew 16:22 in the Bible?
Matthew 16:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 16, verse 22.
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 16:22.
What translation should I read Matthew 16:22 in?
Matthew 16:22 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 16:22?
Matthew 16:22 reads (AKJV): “Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from you, Lord: this shall not be to you. ” 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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