Mark 8:28
They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.”
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
And they answered, John the Baptist: but some say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets.
In Context
29“But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ.”
Cross References
Malachi 4:5Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD.
Matthew 16:14They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”
Mark 9:11And they asked Jesus, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”
John 1:21“Then who are you?” they inquired. “Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.”
Matthew Henry on Mark 8:28-38
Peter's Enlightened Testimony; Peter Rebuked. 27 And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Cæsarea Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Whom do men say that I am? 28 And they answered, John the Baptist: but some say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets. 29 And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ. 30 And he charged them that they should tell no man of him. 31 And he began to teach them, that the… Read the whole commentary →