Galilean Ministry·Recorded in 3 of 4 Gospels

Peter's Confession at Caesarea Philippi

MatthewMarkLuke

Jesus asks who the disciples say he is. Peter confesses "You are the Christ" (Mark/Luke) or "the Christ, the Son of the living God" (Matthew).

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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Matthew

16:13-20

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Mark

8:27-30

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Luke

9:18-21

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JohnNot recorded in this Gospel

Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain.

Only Matthew includes Jesus's response about Peter as the rock, the keys of the kingdom, and the church.

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Matthew

Includes the famous "You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church."

Mark

Terse confession followed by strict charge to silence.

Luke

Notes Jesus was praying alone when he asked the question.

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