Caesarea Philippi
Caesarea Philippi was the location where Peter acknowledged Jesus as the Messiah and Son of God.
PlaceNew Testament2 books2 verses
Summary
A location first mentioned at Matthew 16:13; only referred to as Caesarea Philippi (Καισάρεια Φίλιππος).
Location
- Identified as
- Banias
- Certainty
- Widely agreed (100% of scholarship)
- Coordinates
- 33.246° N, 35.693° E
Events
Dates are approximate
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- Καισάρεια+G5376K«G5376=ΦίλιπποςCaesarea Philippi
Mentions
- When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, He questioned His disciples: “Who do people say the Son of Man is?”
- Then Jesus and His disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way, He questioned His disciples: “Who do people say I am?”