And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.
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We have trusted, and we know that you are the Holy One of God.”
We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God.”
And we have believed and know that thou art the Holy One of God.
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John 11:27
She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world. -
Mark 8:29
And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ. -
Luke 9:20
He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God. -
1 John 5:1
¶ Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. -
1 John 5:20
And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, [even] in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life. -
John 1:29
¶ The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. -
Matthew 16:16
And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
John 6:69 captures a pivotal moment in Jesus' ministry, representing the unwavering faith and profound confession of Peter on behalf of the twelve apostles. This verse stands as a declaration of Jesus' true identity amidst widespread defection and misunderstanding.
Context
This powerful confession comes at the climax of Jesus' challenging "Bread of Life" discourse, detailed throughout John chapter 6. After Jesus proclaimed Himself as the true spiritual nourishment, many of His followers found His words too difficult to accept, especially His teaching about eating His flesh and drinking His blood (John 6:53). As a result, many of His disciples turned back and walked no more with Him.
In this moment of crisis, Jesus turned to the twelve and asked, "Will ye also go away?" It is in response to this direct question that Simon Peter, ever the spokesman, articulates the profound conviction of the remaining disciples, affirming their belief in Jesus' divine nature and mission.
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Practical Application
John 6:69 calls believers today to a similar unwavering conviction and confession. In a world where faith is often challenged or dismissed, this verse encourages us to: