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Matthew 16
The Demand for a Sign
(Mark 8:11–13; Luke 12:54–56)
1 Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came and tested Jesus by asking Him to show them a sign from heaven.
2 But He replied,
The Leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees
(Mark 8:14–21;Luke 12:1–3)
5 When they crossed to the other side, the disciples forgot to take bread.
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7 They discussed this among themselves and concluded, “It is because we did not bring any bread.”
8 Aware of their conversation, Jesus said,
12 Then they understood that He was not telling them to beware of the leaven used in bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
Peter’s Confession of Christ
(Mark 8:27–30;Luke 9:18–20; John 6:67–71)
13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, He questioned His disciples:
14 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”
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16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
17 Jesus replied,
20 Then He admonished the disciples not to tell anyone that He was the Christ.
Christ’s Passion Foretold
(Mark 8:31–33;Luke 9:21–22)
21 From that time on Jesus c began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.
22 Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him. “Far be it from You, Lord!” he said. “This shall never happen to You!”
23 But Jesus turned and said to Peter,
Take Up Your Cross
(Mark 8:34–38;Luke 9:23–27)
24 Then Jesus told His disciples,
28 Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.”
Footnotes:
3 a Several manuscripts do not include When evening comes... of the times. from verses 2 and 3.
17 b Greek Simon Bar-Jonah
21 c NE and WH Jesus Christ