Peter's Confession "Upon this Rock"

When did it happen?

Modern reckoning

AD 29

Traditional reckoning

AD 29

Dates before about 900 BC depend on how the Bible's own numbers are added up. Why the two reckonings differ.

Where is it in the Bible?

• Matthew 16:13–20
• Mark 8:27–30
• Luke 9:18–21

Who was there, and where?

• Jesus Christ
• Simon Peter

Where: Caesarea Philippi.

Which verses connect to Matthew 16:13?

The strongest cross-references of the key verse, ranked by reader votes (OpenBible.info).

1. Luke 9:18–2021 votes

   One day as Jesus was praying in private and the disciples were with Him, He questioned them: “Who do the crowds say I am?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that a prophet of old has arisen.” …

2. Mark 8:27–2919 votes

   Then Jesus and His disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way, He questioned His disciples: “Who do people say I am?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.” …

3. Daniel 7:1310 votes

   In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence.

4. Matthew 9:69 votes

   But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” Then He said to the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your mat, and go home.”

5. John 5:279 votes

   And He has given Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man.

6. Hebrews 2:14–187 votes

   Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil, and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. …