Matthew 16:17

Good News Translation

“Good for you, Simon son of John!” answered Jesus. “For this truth did not come to you from any human being, but it was given to you directly by my Father in heaven.

Cross References

Isaiah 54:13

“I myself will teach your people and give them prosperity and peace.

Luke 22:32

But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you turn back to me, you must strengthen your brothers.”

John 1:42

Then he took Simon to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “Your name is Simon son of John, but you will be called Cephas.” (This is the same as Peter and means “a rock.”)

John 6:45

The prophets wrote, ‘Everyone will be taught by God.’ Anyone who hears the Father and learns from him comes to me.

1 Corinthians 15:50

What I mean, friends, is that what is made of flesh and blood cannot share in God's Kingdom, and what is mortal cannot possess immortality.

Galatians 1:16

to reveal his Son to me, so that I might preach the Good News about him to the Gentiles, I did not go to anyone for advice,

Ephesians 2:8

For it is by God's grace that you have been saved through faith. It is not the result of your own efforts, but God's gift, so that no one can boast about it.

Ephesians 3:5

In past times human beings were not told this secret, but God has revealed it now by the Spirit to his holy apostles and prophets.

Ephesians 6:12

For we are not fighting against human beings but against the wicked spiritual forces in the heavenly world, the rulers, authorities, and cosmic powers of this dark age.

Hebrews 2:14

Since the children, as he calls them, are people of flesh and blood, Jesus himself became like them and shared their human nature. He did this so that through his death he might destroy the Devil, who has the power over death,

1 Peter 5:1

I, who am an elder myself, appeal to the church elders among you. I am a witness of Christ's sufferings, and I will share in the glory that will be revealed. I appeal to you

1 John 4:15

If we declare that Jesus is the Son of God, we live in union with God and God lives in union with us.

1 John 5:20

We know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we know the true God. We live in union with the true God—in union with his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and this is eternal life.