Now while in prison, John heard about the works of Christ, and he sent word by his disciples,

Peter’s Confession of Christ

Now when Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He was asking His disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?”

Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

Then He gave the disciples strict orders that they were to tell no one that He was the Christ.

“What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” They *said to Him, “The son of David.”

And do not be called leaders; for only One is your Leader, that is, Christ.

Signs of Christ’s Return

Jesus left the temple area and was going on His way when His disciples came up to point out the temple buildings to Him.

For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will mislead many people.

Then if anyone says to you, ‘Behold, here is the Christ,’ or ‘He is over here,’ do not believe him.

For false christs and false prophets will arise and will provide great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect.

But Jesus kept silent. And the high priest said to Him, “I place You under oath by the living God, to tell us whether You are the Christ, the Son of God.”

and said, “Prophesy to us, You Christ; who is the one who hit You?”

So when the people gathered together, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release for you: Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?”

Pilate *said to them, “Then what shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” They all *said, “Crucify Him!”

Preaching of John the Baptist

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God,

Peter’s Confession of Christ

Jesus went out, along with His disciples, to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way He questioned His disciples, saying to them, “Who do people say that I am?”

And He continued questioning them: “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered and *said to Him, “You are the Christ.”

For whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because of your name as followers of Christ, truly I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward.

And Jesus responded and began saying, as He taught in the temple area, “How is it that the scribes say that the Christ is the son of David?

And then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ’; or, ‘Look, there He is’; do not believe it;

for false christs and false prophets will arise, and will provide signs and wonders, in order to mislead, if possible, the elect.

The Return of Christ

“But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened and the moon will not give its light,

But He kept silent and did not offer any answer. Again the high priest was questioning Him, and *said to Him, “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?”

Let this Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross, so that we may see and believe!” Those who were crucified with Him were also insulting Him.

for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.