Matthew 16:13-20 Who Do You Say That I Am?

The Kamber Commentary 28:20 · Jul 22, 2026 · 25m

In Matthew 16:13–20, Jesus brings His disciples to Caesarea Philippi and asks them one of the most important questions ever spoken: “Who do you say that I am?”

The crowds had many opinions about Jesus. Some thought He was John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, or another prophet. But Peter answered with a clear confession: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

Jesus explains that this truth was not discovered through human wisdom alone, but revealed by the Father. He then speaks about building His church, the gates of hell not prevailing against it, and the keys of the kingdom of…