Matthew 16:16
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 16
“And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.”Matthew 16:16
What Does Matthew 16:16 Mean?
Matthew 16:16 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 16, verse 16 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 16:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 11:27“She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.”Matthew 14:33“Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.”1 John 4:15“Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.”Matthew 27:54“Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.”1 Timothy 4:10“For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.”Acts 9:20“And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.”Matthew 26:63“But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.”1 Thessalonians 1:9“For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God;”1 John 5:5“Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?”Romans 1:4“And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:”Hebrews 10:31“It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.”Mark 14:61“But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?”Hebrews 1:2“Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;”Psalms 2:7“I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.”Daniel 6:26“I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and stedfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall be even unto the end.”Luke 2:11“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”John 20:31“But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.”Deuteronomy 5:26“For who is there of all flesh, that hath heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived?”John 1:49“Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.”Matthew 4:3“And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.”
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