^{13 Ref} When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?

^{14 Ref} And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.

^{15 Ref} He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?

^{16 Ref} And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.

^{17 Ref} 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.