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When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?"

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So they said, "Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets."

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He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?"

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Simon Peter answered and said, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."

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Jesus answered and said to him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.

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And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.