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Mark 8:28

What does Mark 8:28 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 8:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 8:28 means

The disciples reported various popular opinions about Jesus' identity: John the Baptist, Elijah, or one of the prophets. These answers reflect the public's perception of Jesus as a significant religious figure, perhaps a resurrected prophet, but none fully grasping His unique divine nature. These responses highlight the general public's inability to fully comprehend His true identity, even after witnessing His many miracles and teachings.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

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

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

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

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Who answered him, saying: John the Baptist; but some Elias, and others as one of the prophets.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And they answered him, saying, John the baptist; and others, Elias; but others, One of the prophets.

Context

This verse provides the public's varied opinions about Jesus' identity, serving as a backdrop to the more profound revelation that follows. It immediately follows Jesus' direct question about who men say He is, setting up a contrast with the disciples' own understanding, which Jesus will next inquire about.

v.27And 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?

v.28This passage

v.29And he asked them, But who say ye that I am? Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ.

Cross references

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

  • Matthew 16:14

    And they said, Some say John the Baptist; some, Elijah; and others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.

  • Matthew 14:2

    and said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore do these powers work in him.

  • Mark 6:14

    And king Herod heardthereof; for his name had become known: and he said, John the Baptizer is risen from the dead, and therefore do these powers work in him.

  • John 1:21

    And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elijah? And he saith, I am not. Art thou the prophet? And he answered, No.

  • Malachi 4:5

    Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and terrible day of Jehovah come.

  • Luke 9:7

    Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done: and he was much perplexed, because that it was said by some, that John was risen from the dead;

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