Verse (Click for Chapter) 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 Versionand 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 BibleAnd 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 BibleHe 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 TestamentHe 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, 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, Worsley New Testament And He said unto them, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible 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. Jump to Previous Anointed Christ God's PeterJump to Next Anointed Christ God's PeterLuke 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 The Christ of God Parallel Commentaries ... Greek “Butδὲ (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. Links Luke 9:20 NIVLuke 9:20 NLT Luke 9:20 ESV Luke 9:20 NASB Luke 9:20 KJV Luke 9:20 BibleApps.com Luke 9:20 Biblia Paralela Luke 9:20 Chinese Bible Luke 9:20 French Bible Luke 9:20 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 9:20 He said to them But who do (Luke Lu Lk) |