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A Question in Gentile Territory
Commentators note that Jesus asks this pivotal question in Caesarea Philippi, a region outside the main Jewish territories. Thomas Aquinas suggests this was intentional, to lead the disciples away from the influence of the Jewish leaders so they could make a clear and uncorrupted confession of faith. This shows Jesus strategically creating space for foundational truth to be revealed.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 16:13
18th Century
Theologian
Caesarea Philippi: There were two cities in Judea called Caesarea. One was situated on the borders of the Mediterranean, and the other was…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 16:13
Caesarea Philippi (Καισαριας της Φιλιππου). Up on a spur of Mt. Hermon under the rule of Herod Philip.
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Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 16:13
19th Century
Preacher
Our Lord knew well enough what the people thought of Him, but He asked His disciples the question so that He might instruct them using the Socratic…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 16:13
Caesarea Philippi was built by Herod Philip the tetrarch (cf. 2:20, 22), who enlarged a small town at the base of Mount Hermon. At that place, Jesu…
John Calvin
On Matthew 16:13
16th Century
Theologian
And when Jesus came to the coasts of Cesarea Philippi. Mark says that this conversation took place during the journey. Luke says that it t…
John Gill
On Matthew 16:13
17th Century
Pastor
When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi
The towns that were in the neighbourhood of this city; which ci…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 16:13–20
17th Century
Minister
Peter, speaking for himself and his brothers, said that they were assured that our Lord was the promised Messiah, the Son of the living God. This s…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 16:13–19
13th Century
Philosopher
Above, the Lord taught that the Gospel teaching ought to be kept pure from the leaven of the Jews; now here He teaches the exalted nature of His do…