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Mark 8

Mark 8:29

Peter’s Confession of Christ · Mark 8:27–30
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Translations

Modern
“But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ.”
Traditional
And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ.
Literal
And He was questioning them, “But you, who do you say I am?” Answering, Peter says to Him, “You are the Christ.”
Latin
Tunc dicit illis: Vos vero quem me esse dicitis? Respondens Petrus, ait ei: Tu es Christus.

Interlinear

Greek
English
“But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ.”

Notes

Mark 8:29–30

Who do you say I am?: In the Greek text, the word you is emphatic. Peter spoke for the group, saying, You are the Christ. Peter’s confession was correct, as the command not to tell anyone about him shows (see 3:11–12; see also 1:1; 14:61–62; Matthew 16:17).

Mark 8:27–38

Peter’s declaration that Jesus is the Christ (the Messiah, God’s chosen king) and the first prediction of his death mark a turning point in the Gospel of Mark. This begins a new stage in his ministry. The question, “Who is this?” asked by the disciples in 4:41, is now answered by Peter.

Mark 8:27–9:1

This section is the first cycle (a repeated pattern) that includes three parts:

  • Jesus predicts his suffering (8:31),

  • the disciples respond with misunderstanding (8:32–33), and

  • Jesus teaches about discipleship (what it means to follow him; 8:34–9:1).

Compare with 9:30–10:31.

Events

Parallels

Matthew 16:13–20 Luke 9:18–20 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) Caesarea Philippi Herod, Herodian Family Jesus Christ Mark, Gospel of Peter, the Apostle

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of One Blind Man Cured Peter: Confesses Jesus to be the Messiah