BIBLE PLACES | CAESAREA PHILIPPI

1. Caesarea Philippi

a) Caesarea Philippi is north of the Sea of Galilee. Jesus and his disciples visited this region. Here, Peter declared that Jesus was the Son of God. This event is called "Peter's Confession of Christ" by Christians. Here is the NIV English translation of Matthew 16:13-17: 

Matthew 16:13-17 New International Version (NIV)  

¹³ When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” 

¹⁴ They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 

¹⁵ “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” 

¹⁶ Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” 

¹⁷ 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.