Luke 9:20
New International Version
“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “God’s Messiah.”

New Living Translation
Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Peter replied, “You are the Messiah sent from God!”

English Standard Version
Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” And Peter answered, “The Christ of God.”

Berean Standard Bible
“But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “The Christ of God.”

Berean Literal Bible
And He said to them, "But whom do you pronounce Me to be?" And Peter answering said, "The Christ of God."

King James Bible
He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.

New King James Version
He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered and said, “The Christ of God.”

New American Standard Bible
And He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” And Peter answered and said, “The Christ of God.”

NASB 1995
And He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” And Peter answered and said, “The Christ of God.”

NASB 1977
And He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” And Peter answered and said, “The Christ of God.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” And Peter answered and said, “The Christ of God.”

Amplified Bible
And He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter replied, “The Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed) of God!”

Christian Standard Bible
“But you,” he asked them, “who do you say that I am? ” Peter answered, “God’s Messiah.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
“But you,” He asked them, “who do you say that I am?” Peter answered, “God’s Messiah!”

American Standard Version
And he said unto them, But who say ye that I am? And Peter answering said, The Christ of God.

Contemporary English Version
Jesus then asked, "But who do you say I am?" Peter answered, "You are the Messiah sent from God."

English Revised Version
And he said unto them, But who say ye that I am? And Peter answering said, The Christ of God.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He asked them, "But who do you say I am?" Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, whom God has sent."

Good News Translation
"What about you?" he asked them. "Who do you say I am?" Peter answered, "You are God's Messiah."

International Standard Version
He asked them, "But who do you say I am?" "God's Messiah," Peter replied.

Majority Standard Bible
“But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “The Christ of God.”

NET Bible
Then he said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter answered, "The Christ of God."

New Heart English Bible
He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter answered, "The Christ of God."

Webster's Bible Translation
He said to them, But who say ye that I am? Peter answering, said, Christ of God.

Weymouth New Testament
"But you," He asked, "who do you say that I am?" "God's Anointed One," replied Peter.

World English Bible
He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered, “The Christ of God.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and He said to them, “And you—who do you say I am?” And Peter answering said, “The Christ of God.”

Berean Literal Bible
And He said to them, "But whom do you pronounce Me to be?" And Peter answering said, "The Christ of God."

Young's Literal Translation
and he said to them, 'And ye -- who do ye say me to be?' and Peter answering said, 'The Christ of God.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And he said to them, And whom say ye me to be? And Peter having answered said, The Christ of God.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he said to them: But whom do you say that I am? Simon Peter answering, said: The Christ of God.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” In response, Simon Peter said, “The Christ of God.”

New American Bible
Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter said in reply, “The Messiah of God.”

New Revised Standard Version
He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered, “The Messiah of God.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He said to them, But you, what do you say that I am? Simon answered and said, The Messiah (the anointed one of God).

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But he said to them, “Who is it you are saying that I am?” Shimeon answered and he said, “The Messiah of God.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
He said to them: But who do you say that I am? Peter answered and said: The Christ of God.

Godbey New Testament
And He said to them, But whom do you say that I am? And Peter responding said, The Christ of God.

Haweis New Testament
And he said to them, But who do ye say that I am? Then Peter answering said, The Messiah of God.

Mace New Testament
but who, said he, do you think I am? Peter answered, you are the Messiah of God.

Weymouth New Testament
"But you," He asked, "who do you say that I am?" "God's Anointed One," replied Peter.

Worrell New Testament
And He said to them, "But who say ye that I am?" And Peter, answering, said, "The Christ of God."

Worsley New Testament
And He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answered and said, The Christ the Son of God.

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Context
Peter's Confession of Christ
19They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that a prophet of old has arisen.” 20“But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “The Christ of God.” 21Jesus strictly warned them not to tell this to anyone.…

Cross References
Matthew 16:15-16
“But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” / Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

Mark 8:29
“But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ.”

John 6:68-69
Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life. / We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God.”

Matthew 14:33
Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!”

John 11:27
“Yes, Lord,” she answered, “I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world.”

Acts 2:36
Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!”

Acts 8:37
And Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may be baptized.” The eunuch replied, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.”

Romans 10:9
that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

1 John 4:15
If anyone confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.

1 John 5:1
Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves those born of Him.

Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Daniel 7:13-14
In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.

Psalm 2:7
I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.

Psalm 110:1
A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”

Isaiah 53:3
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.


Treasury of Scripture

He said to them, But whom say you that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.

whom.

Matthew 5:47
And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?

Matthew 16:15
He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?

Matthew 22:42
Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The Son of David.

The.

Luke 22:67
Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe:

Matthew 16:16,17
And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God…

Matthew 26:63
But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.

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Luke 9
1. Jesus sends his apostles to work miracles, and to preach.
7. Herod desires to see Jesus.
10. The apostles return.
12. Jesus feeds five thousand;
18. inquires what opinion the world had of him; foretells his passion;
23. proposes to all the pattern of his patience.
28. The transfiguration.
37. He heals the lunatic;
43. again forewarns his disciples of his passion;
46. commends humility;
51. bids them to show mildness toward all, without desire of revenge.
57. Many would follow him, but upon conditions.














But who do you say I am?
This question posed by Jesus is pivotal, not only in the Gospel of Luke but in the entire New Testament narrative. The Greek word for "say" is "λέγετε" (legete), which implies not just a casual remark but a considered declaration. Jesus is asking His disciples to move beyond public opinion and express their personal conviction. This question challenges believers to reflect on their understanding and relationship with Jesus. Historically, this moment is set against a backdrop of various expectations of the Messiah, ranging from a political liberator to a spiritual savior. Jesus' question invites His followers to transcend these expectations and recognize His true identity.

Peter answered
Peter, often seen as the spokesperson for the disciples, steps forward with a bold declaration. The Greek name "Πέτρος" (Petros) means "rock," symbolizing the foundational role Peter would play in the early church. His response is not just personal but representative of the collective belief of the disciples. This moment is significant in Peter's journey of faith, highlighting his growing understanding of Jesus' mission. Archaeological findings, such as inscriptions and early Christian symbols, often depict Peter as a key figure, underscoring his importance in the early Christian community.

The Christ of God
Peter's declaration, "The Christ of God," is profound. The term "Christ" comes from the Greek "Χριστός" (Christos), meaning "Anointed One," equivalent to the Hebrew "Messiah." This title signifies Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, the one chosen and consecrated by God to bring salvation. The phrase "of God" emphasizes divine origin and authority, distinguishing Jesus from other messianic figures of the time. Scripturally, this confession aligns with passages like Isaiah 61:1, which speaks of the anointed servant of the Lord. Peter's recognition of Jesus as the Christ is a moment of divine revelation, as noted in Matthew's parallel account (Matthew 16:17), where Jesus acknowledges that this understanding is revealed by the Father. This confession is foundational for Christian faith, affirming Jesus' divine mission and identity.

(20) The Christ of God.--This precise form of expression is peculiar to St. Luke. It agrees substantially with "the Lord's Christ" of the song of Simeon (Luke 2:26).

Verse 20. - But whom say ye that I am Peter answering said, The Christ of God. And the Master listened, apparently without comment, to this reply, which told him what the people said of him, and then went on, "But you, my disciples, who have been ever with he, what say, what think you about me?" Peter, as the representative of the others in that little chosen company, answers, "We believe that thou art more than any prophet or national hero or forerunner of the Messiah; we think that thou art the Messiah himself."' Dr. Morrison very beautifully pictures the disciples' state of mind at this juncture. "No doubt the true light on the subject had often gleamed through the darkness of their minds (see John 1:29, 33, 34, 41, 45, 49, etc.). But, though gleam succeeded gleam, in flashes that revealed the Illimitable, the darkness would ever, more or less, close in again. They could not altogether help it. They were witnesses of a 'humiliation' which they could not reconcile with the notions they had inherited in reference to the power and pomp of the Messiah. And yet it was evident that he was entirely unlike all other rabbis. He was the Master of masters, and a mystery over and above. An inner lustre was continually breaking through. It was glorious; it was unique. His character was transcendently noble and pure. He had not, moreover, obtruded self-assertions on them. He had left them, in a great measure, to observe for themselves; and they had been observing." It was, indeed, on the part of these feeble disciples a pure and lofty expression of the effect produced on their hearts by Jesus Christ's teaching. But though these men, afterwards so great, had attained to this grand conception of their adored Master, though they alone, among the crowds, through the sad coloured veil of his low estate, could see shining the glory of Divinity, yet they could not grasp yet the conception of a suffering Messiah, and in spite of all the teaching of the Master, the cross and the Passion made them unbelievers again. It needed the Resurrection to complete the education of faith.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
“But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

who
τίνα (tina)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.

{do} you
Ὑμεῖς (Hymeis)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

say
λέγετε (legete)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

I
με (me)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

am?”
εἶναι (einai)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

He asked.
Εἶπεν (Eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

Peter
Πέτρος (Petros)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4074: Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.

replied,
ἀποκριθεὶς (apokritheis)
Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 611: From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.

“The
Τὸν (Ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Christ
Χριστὸν (Christon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.

of God.”
Θεοῦ (Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.


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