Matthew 16:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 16:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 16:15 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 16:15 — KJV
“He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?”
— Matthew 16:15 (KJV)
Matthew 16:15 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 16:15
“For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD; because they called thee an Outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no man seeketh after.”
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“Be ye not as your fathers, unto whom the former prophets have cried, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Turn ye now from your evil ways, and from your evil doings: but they did not hear, nor hearken unto me, saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 16:15: saith, whom, say
“And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ.”
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“He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?”
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“And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master.”
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