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Luke 9

Luke 9:20

Peter’s Confession of Christ · Luke 9:18–20
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Translations

Modern
“But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “The Christ of God.”
Traditional
He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.
Literal
And He said to them, “But you, who do you say I am?” And answering, Peter said, “The Christ of God.”
Latin
Dixit autem illis: Vos autem quem me esse dicitis? Respondens Simon Petrus, dixit: Christum Dei.

Original

Greek
English
“But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “The Christ of God.”

Notes

Luke 9:20

The Christ: This phrase could be translated "the LORD's anointed," a title for the king of Israel (1 Samuel 24:6, 10; 2 Samuel 19:21; Psalm 2:2). David was the LORD's anointed, and so was the Christ.

Luke 9:18–27

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

Simon Peter Hope for the Messiah The Son of God

Events

Parallels

Matthew 16:13–20 Mark 8:27–30 John 6:67–71

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of Messiah

Topics

Faith: Trial of by the Question of Jesus, As to Who he Was Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Christ Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Christ of God Peter: Confesses Jesus to be the Messiah Titles and Names of Christ: Christ of God