Mark 8:28

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And they told him, saying, John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but others, One of the prophets.

Bible in Basic English

And they made answer, John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but others, One of the prophets.

Free Bible Version

“Some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, others say one of the prophets,” they replied.

Geneva Bible 1599

And they answered, Some say, Iohn Baptist: and some, Elias: and some, one of the Prophets.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they answered, John the Baptist: but some say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets.

One Unity Resource Bible

They told him, “John [Yah is gracious] the Immerser, and others say Elijah [My God Yah], but others: one of the prophets.”

Plain English Version

They said, “They reckon you are one of God’s men that died, but then God made you come alive again. Some people reckon you are John the Baptiser. Other people reckon you are Elijah, that man that lived a long time ago. And other people reckon you are one of those other men that told God’s messages a long time ago.”

Translation for Translators

They replied, “Some people say that you are John the Baptizer, who has come back to life again. Others say that you are the prophet Elijah who has returned from heaven as God promised. And others say that you are one of the other former prophets who has come back to life again.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

They answered him and said, “John the Baptist. Others say, 'Elijah,' and others, 'One of the prophets.'”

Noah Webster Bible

And they answered, John the Baptist: but some say , Elijah; and others, One of the prophets,

World English Bible

They told him, “John the Baptizer, and others say Elijah, but others, one of the prophets.”

Young's Literal Translation

And they answered, 'John the Baptist, and others Elijah, but others one of the prophets.'

Context

Peter’s Confession of Christ

²⁷Then Jesus and His disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way, He questioned His disciples: “Who do people say I am?”²⁸They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.”

Summary

In Mark 8:28, Peter confesses that Jesus is the Christ, acknowledging Him as the long-awaited Messiah. This pivotal moment marks a significant turning point in the disciples' understanding of Jesus' identity and mission. Peter's declaration sets the stage for Jesus to further reveal His purpose, leading to the revelation of His impending suffering, death, and resurrection. It underscores the importance of recognizing Jesus not only as a great teacher or prophet but as the Savior and Redeemer of the world.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And they answered,.... That some said he was John the Baptist; which was the opinion of Herod, and others: but some say Elias; that is the "Tishbite", whom the Jews in general expected in person before the coming of the Messiah and imagined that Jesus was he: and others one of the prophets; as Jeremiah or Isaiah or some other. The Vulgate Latin reads, "as one of the prophets"; and so Beza's ancient copy as in Mar 6:15. All spake highly and honourably of him: the people in common did not look upon him as a mean person; they perceived by his doctrine and more especially by his miracles that he was an extraordinary one: the several persons which they differently took him to be and make mention of were such as were of great repute; as John the Baptist, who had lately, been among them and whom all held to be a prophet, and indeed was more than a prophet; and Elias who was so very zealous for the Lord of hosts and wrought many miracles in his day; and whose coming the Jews were in expectation of to usher in the Messiah; and none thought him less than one of the prophets; and all agreed he was an uncommon man; even one raised from the dead as he must be, if he was John the Baptist or Elias or one of the old prophets; but they knew him not at least did not confess him to be the Messiah; he not appearing as a temporal prince, they were taught to believe he would be; See Gill on Mat 16:14.