Matthew 16 Updates

Matthew 16:1

KJV:1 The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.

KJVu: 1 The Pharisees along with the Sadducees came, and testing him asked that he would show them a sign from heaven.

Notes:

  • "Tempting" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G3985 with a Strong’s definition of "to make proof of, to attempt, test, tempt."

  • "Desired" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G1905 with a Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance definition of "ask questions, demand, desire. -|- From epi and erotao; to ask for, i.e. Inquire, seek — ask (after, questions), demand, desire, question.."


Matthew 16:2

KJV:2 He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather : for the sky is red.

KJVu: 2 He answered and said to them, "When it is evening, YOU say, 'It will be fair weather , for the sky is red. '


Matthew 16:3

KJV:3 And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky ; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?

KJVu: 3 And in the morning, 'It will be foul weather today, for the sky is red and the sky is covered with clouds.' O YOU hypocrites, YOU can discern the face of the sky , but why can YOU not discern the signs of the times?

Notes: "Lowring" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G4768 with a Thayer’s Greek Lexicon definition of "metaphorically, of the sky covered with clouds (A. V. to be towering), Matthew 16:3."


Matthew 16:4

KJV:4 A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign ; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.

KJVu: 4 A wicked and adulterous generation seeks after a sign , and no sign shall be given to it, except the sign of the prophet Jonah." Then he left them, and departed.

Notes: "Jonas" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G2495 with a Strong’s definition of "Jonah, an Israelite prophet."


Matthew 16:5

KJV:5 And when his disciples were come to the other side, they had forgotten to take bread.

KJVu: 5 When his disciples came to the other side, they had forgotten to take bread.


Matthew 16:6

KJV:6 Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.

KJVu: 6 Then Jesus said to them, "Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees. "


Matthew 16:7

KJV:7 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have taken no bread.

KJVu: 7 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, "It is because we brought no bread. "


Matthew 16:8

KJV:8 Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread?

KJVu: 8 Jesus being aware of this said to them, ""O YOU of little faith, why do YOU reason among yourselves, because YOU have brought no bread?

Notes:

  • "Perceived" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G1097 with a Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance definition of "allow, be aware of, perceive. -|- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed) — allow, be aware (of), feel, (have) know(-ledge), perceived, be resolved, can speak, be sure, understand."


Matthew 16:9

KJV:9 Do ye not yet understand, neither remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?

KJVu: 9 Do YOU not yet understand, or remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many baskets YOU took up?


Matthew 16:10

KJV:10 Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?

KJVu: 10 Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many baskets YOU took up?


Matthew 16:11

KJV:11 How is it that ye do not understand that I spake it not to you concerning bread, that ye should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees?

KJVu: 11 How is it that YOU do not understand that I was not speaking to you concerning bread, but YOU should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees? "


Matthew 16:12

KJV:12 Then understood they how that he bade them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.

KJVu: 12 Then they understood how that he did not tell them to beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.

Notes: "Bade" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G2036 with a Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance definition of "answer, bid, bring word, command -|- A primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from ereo, rheo, and phemi); to speak or say (by word or writing) — answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell."


Matthew 16:13

KJV:13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?

KJVu: 13 When Jesus came into these parts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, "Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? "

Notes: "Coasts" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G3313 with a Strong’s definition of "a part, share, portion."


Matthew 16:14

KJV:14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist : some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.

KJVu: 14 And they said, "Some say that you are John the Baptist , some, Elijah, and others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.

Notes: "Jeremias" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G2408 with a Strong’s definition of "Jeremiah, Hebrew prophet.."


Matthew 16:15

KJV:15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?

KJVu: 15 He said to them, "But who do YOU say that I am? "


Matthew 16:16

KJV:16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.

KJVu: 16 Simon Peter answered and said, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. "


Matthew 16:17

KJV:17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona : for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.

KJVu: 17 Jesus answered and said to him, "Blessed are you, Simon Barjona , for flesh and blood has not revealed it to you, but my Father who is in heaven.


Matthew 16:18

KJV:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church ; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

KJVu: 18 And I also say to you, That you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church , and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.


Matthew 16:19

KJV:19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven : and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven : and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

KJVu: 19 I will give to you the keys of the kingdom of heaven , and whatever you shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven , and whatever you shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. "


Matthew 16:20

KJV:20 Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ.

KJVu: 20 Then he ordered his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ.

Notes: "Charged" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G1291 with a Thayer’s Greek Lexicon definition of " to admonish, order, charge: τίνι, Mark 8:15; Acts 15:24; followed by (ἵνα (cf. Buttmann, 237 (204)), Matthew 16:20."


Matthew 16:21

KJV:21 From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.

KJVu: 21 From that time forth Jesus began to show to his disciples, how that he must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.


Matthew 16:22

KJV:22 Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord : this shall not be unto thee.

KJVu: 22 Then Peter took him aside, and began to rebuke him, saying, "Far be it from you, Lord ; this shall not happen to you."

Notes: "took" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G4355 with a Thayer’s Greek Lexicon definition of "to take by the hand in order to lead aside (A. V. (simply) take): Matthew 16:22."


Matthew 16:23

KJV:23 But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan : thou art an offence unto me : for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.

KJVu: 23 But he turned, and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan . You are a stumbling block to me , for you are not mindful of the things that are of God, but those that are of men. "

Notes:

  • "Offence" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G4625 with a Strong’s definition of "a stick for bait (of a trap), generally a snare, a stumbling block, an offense."

  • "Savourest" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G5426 with a Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance definition of "to think -|- From phren; to exercise the mind, i.e. Entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed (more or less earnestly in a certain direction); intensively, to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience) — set the affection on, (be) care(-ful), (be like-, + be of one, + be of the same, + let this) mind(-ed), regard, savour, think."


Matthew 16:24

KJV:24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

KJVu: 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.


Matthew 16:25

KJV:25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it : and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.

KJVu: 25 For whoever will save his life shall lose it , and whoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.


Matthew 16:26

KJV:26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

KJVu: 26 For what does a man profit, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?


Matthew 16:27

KJV:27 For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels ; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.

KJVu: 27 For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels , and then he shall reward every man according to his works.


Matthew 16:28

KJV:28 Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.

KJVu: 28 Truly I say to you, There are some standing here, which shall not taste of death, until they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom. "


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