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A God-Given Revelation
Commentators unanimously agree that Peter's insight did not come from his own intellect or observation ('flesh and blood'). Instead, Jesus highlights that this profound truth—His identity as the Messiah and Son of God—was a direct revelation from God the Father. This emphasizes that true faith is a gift from God, not something we can reason our way into on our own.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 16:17
18th Century
Theologian
And Jesus answered—Blessed are you, Simon Bar-jona is the same as Simon son of Jona. Bar is a Syriac word, signifying son
AT Robertson
On Matthew 16:17
Blessed art thou (μακαριος ε). A beatitude for Peter. Jesus accepts the confession as true. Thereby Jesus on this solemn occasion …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 16:17
19th Century
Preacher
His old name is mentioned to bring out the distinction between what he was by nature and what grace had made him. Simon Bar-Jona, the fluttering so…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 16:17
Jesus calls Peter “blessed” (). Jesus is the “Son of the living God” (v.16); Peter is the “son of Jonah.” Jesus’ Father has revealed to Peter the t…
John Calvin
On Matthew 16:17
16th Century
Theologian
Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-Jona. As this is life eternal, to know the only true God, and him whom he hath sent, Jesus Christ ([R…
John Gill
On Matthew 16:17
17th Century
Pastor
And Jesus answered and said to him
Not waiting for any other declaration from them; but taking this to be the sense …
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…