Matthew  16:18

Interpretation

Peter, for himself and his brethren, said that they were assured of our Lord's being the promised Messiah, the Son of the living God. This showed that they believed Jesus to be more than man.

Glossary

Peter Person

Originally called Simon (=Simeon, i. e., “hearing”), a very common Jewish name in the New Testament. He was the son of Jona ( Matt. 16:17 ). His mother is nowhere named in Scripture.

Matthew 16:18 quoted in popular culture

Christ
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Church
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John Henry Newman
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Kingdom of God
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Saint Peter
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Son of man
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