Matthew 16:17
The Scripture
(17) And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Jesus asks Peter if he will never leave him, and Peter replies that the Lord will be with him always. Jesus declares that his faith will be the cornerstone of his church, and then he calls his disciples to follow him, sending them out to proclaim the gospel.
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