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Mark 8:27

What does Mark 8:27 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 8:27 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 8:27 means

As Jesus and His disciples journeyed to the villages of Cæsarea Philippi, He asked them, "Who do men say that I am?" This pivotal question marks a significant turning point in Mark's Gospel. Moving away from the populated regions of Galilee, Jesus initiates a crucial conversation about His identity, preparing His disciples for the deeper revelations and challenges that lie ahead.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And Jesus went forth, and his disciples, into the villages of Cæsarea Philippi: and on the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Who do men say that I am?

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Cesarea Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Whom do men say that I am?

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And Jesus went forth, and his disciples, into the villages of Cæsarea Philippi: and on the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Who do men say that I am?

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And Jesus went out, with his disciples, into the little towns round Caesarea Philippi; and on the way he put a question to his disciples, saying, Who do men say that I am?

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And Jesus went forth, and his disciples, to the villages of Caesarea Philippi, and in the way he was questioning his disciples, saying to them, `Who do men say me to be?'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And Jesus went out, and his disciples into the towns of Caesarea Philippi. And in the way, he asked his disciples, saying to them: Whom do men say that I am?

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Jesus went forth and his disciples, into the villages of Caesarea-Philippi. And by the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Who do men say that I am?

Context

This verse marks a crucial transition, both geographically and thematically. It follows the unique healing in Bethsaida and directly introduces the central question of Jesus' identity, setting the stage for Peter's profound confession and Jesus' subsequent teaching on His suffering.

v.26And he sent him away to his home, saying, Do not even enter into the village.

v.27This passage

v.28And they told him, saying, John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but others, One of the prophets.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 9:18

    And it came to pass, as he was praying apart, the disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Who do the multitudes say that I am?

  • Matthew 16:13

    Now when Jesus came into the parts of Cæsarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Who do men say that the Son of man is?

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