Verse 18

Peter’s Confession Once when Jesus was praying by himself, and his disciples were nearby, he asked them,“Who do the crowds say that I am?”

Referenced Verses

• Matt 16:13-16 : 13 Peter’s Confession When Jesus came to the area of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples,“Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 They answered,“Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 He said to them,“But who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter answered,“You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
• Luke 11:1 : 1 Instructions on Prayer Now Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he stopped, one of his disciples said to him,“Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.”
• Luke 22:39-41 : 39 On the Mount of Olives Then Jesus went out and made his way, as he customarily did, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him. 40 When he came to the place, he said to them,“Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” 41 He went away from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and prayed,
• Matt 26:36 : 36 Gethsemane Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to the disciples,“Sit here while I go over there and pray.”
• Mark 8:27-30 : 27 Peter’s Confession Then Jesus and his disciples went to the villages of Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked his disciples,“Who do people say that I am?” 28 They said,“John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and still others, one of the prophets.” 29 He asked them,“But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered him,“You are the Christ.” 30 Then he warned them not to tell anyone about him.