Translations
Modern
One day as Jesus was praying in private and the disciples were with Him, He questioned them: “Who do the crowds say I am?”
Traditional
And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am?
Literal
And it came to pass as He is praying alone that the disciples were with Him, and He questioned them, saying, “Who do the crowds say I am?”
Latin
Et factum est cum solus esset orans, erant cum illo et discipuli: et interrogavit illos, dicens: Quem me dicunt esse turbæ?
Original
Greek
English
One day as Jesus was praying in private and the disciples were with Him, He questioned them: “Who do the crowds say I am?”
Notes
Peter's confession that Jesus was the Christ (or Messiah) marked a turning point. Until then, Jesus had shown his authority as God's promised leader through miracles. Now he began to explain that the Messiah would suffer in an unexpected way.
Jesus accepted this confession, but he made it clear that his role as Messiah would include suffering and death. He also called his disciples to follow him no matter the cost.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of Prophecy
Topics
Caesarea Philippi: A City in the North of Palestine; Visited by Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Prayers of Prayer: Jesus Private Prayer: Christ Was Constant In Public Opinion: Jesus Inquires About