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Matthew 16:17
"Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven."
— Matthew 16:17
Context
Jesus blessing Peter for recognizing him as the Messiah
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Book
Matthew
Chapter & Verses
Ch. 16, v.17
Related Sayings
Matthew 25:21
"Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!"
Matthew 25:23
"Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!"
Matthew 25:34
"Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world."
Parallel Passages
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