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Matthew 16:15

Matthew 16:15
He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

He saith unto them, but whom say ye that I am? Without taking any further notice, or making any reflections on the different sentiments of men concerning him, he put this question to his disciples,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Matthew 16:13-20

See also Mar 8:27-29, and Luk 9:18-20. Cesarea Philippi - There were two cities in Judea called Caesarea. One was situated on the borders of the Mediterranean (See the notes at Act 8:40), and the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Matthew 16:13-20

We have here a private conference which Christ had with his disciples concerning himself. It was in the coasts of Cesarea Philippi, the utmost borders of the land of Canaan northward; there in that…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Matthew 16:13-20

The great Confession of St Peter, and the Promise given to him

Mar 8:27-30: The question is put "while they were on the way," the words "the Son of the living God" are omitted, as also the blessing…

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