Matthew 16:17
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King James Version (modern wording)
And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed are you, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood has not revealed it unto you, but my Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 16:17 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-Jonah: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 16:17 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by My Father in heaven.
Matthew 16:17 (BSB)
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What does Matthew 16:17 say?
Matthew 16:17 in modern King James wording reads: "And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed are you, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood has not revealed it unto you, but my Father which is in heaven."
Where is Matthew 16:17 found in the Bible?
Matthew 16:17 is verse 17 of chapter 16 of the book of Matthew, in the New Testament. Matthew has 28 chapters.
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