‏ Matthew 16:13

 Caesarea Philippi ( Καισαριας της Φιλιππου ). Up on a spur of Mt. Hermon under the rule of Herod Philip.

 He asked ( ηρωτα ). Began to question, inchoative imperfect tense. He was giving them a test or examination. The first was for the opinion of men about the Son of Man.

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