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Matthew 16

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 16 of 28

1 And coming, the Pharisees and Sadducees asked Him to show them a sign out of the heaven, tempting Him.

2 But answering, He said to them, Evening coming on, you say, Clear sky, for the heaven is red.

3 And at morning, Today a winter storm, for the heaven is red, being overcast. Hypocrites! You indeed know how to discern the face of the heaven, but you cannot the signs of the times.

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Chapter Summary

1 The Pharisees require a sign. 6 Jesus warns His disciples of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees. 16 Peter’s confession of Him. 21 Jesus foretells His death, 23 reproving Peter for dissuading Him from His saying 24 and admonishes those that follow Him, to bear the cross.

Key Greek Words

μὲν even, indeed, so, some, truly, verily G3303
δοθήσεται adventure, bestow, bring forth G1325
ἐλθόντες accompany, appear, bring G2064
εἰς against, among, as G1519
ἐπὶ about (the times), above, after G1909

People & Context

Peter's Confession of Christ

Simon Peter confesses Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God, and Jesus promises to build His Assembly upon this rock.

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Peter's Confession of Christ

Simon Peter confesses Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God, and Jesus promises to build His Assembly upon this rock.

Matthew 16:13-20

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