Matthew 16:17

Flesh and blood — That is, thy own reason, or any natural power whatsoever.

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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Scofield Reference Notes

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The confession:
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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.

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Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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Matthew 16:17