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

This passage captures a pivotal moment in the New Testament where Peter recognizes Jesus as "the Christ, the Son of the living God." Jesus acknowledges this declaration, noting it as a divine revelation, not merely a human insight. By calling Peter "the rock" on which He will build His church, Jesus underscores Peter's foundational role in the fledgling Christian community. The "keys of the kingdom" symbolize the authority granted to Peter, signifying a divine endorsement to guide and shape the church's future. The imagery of binding and loosing conveys the notion of spiritual authority, where earthly decisions have heavenly ramifications. This exchange highlights the essential nature of faith and revelation in the formation of the church and its enduring legacy.