Mark 8:28
“Some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, others say one of the prophets,” they replied.
Free Bible Version
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 who do you say I am?” he asked them. “You are the Messiah!” Peter answered.
Cross References
Malachi 4:5Look! I am going to send Elijah the prophet before the day of the Lord arrives, the great and terrifying day.
Matthew 16:14“Some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets,” they replied.
Mark 9:11“Why do the religious teachers state that Elijah has to come first?” they asked him.
John 1:21“So then, who are you?” they asked. “Elijah?” “No, I'm not,” he answered. “Are you the Prophet?” “No,” he replied.
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 →