Mark 8:28
New International Version
They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.”

New Living Translation
“Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say you are one of the other prophets.”

English Standard Version
And they told him, “John the Baptist; and others say, Elijah; and others, one of the prophets.”

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

Berean Literal Bible
And they answered Him, saying, "John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and others, one of the prophets."

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

New King James Version
So they answered, “John the Baptist; but some say, Elijah; and others, one of the prophets.”

New American Standard Bible
They told Him, saying, “John the Baptist; and others say Elijah; and others, one of the prophets.”

NASB 1995
They told Him, saying, “John the Baptist; and others say Elijah; but others, one of the prophets.”

NASB 1977
And they told Him, saying, “John the Baptist; and others say Elijah; but others, one of the prophets.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And they told Him, saying, “John the Baptist; and others say Elijah; but others, one of the prophets.”

Amplified Bible
They answered Him, “John the Baptist; and others say Elijah; but others, one of the prophets.”

Christian Standard Bible
They answered him, “John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, one of the prophets.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They answered Him, “John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, one of the prophets.”

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

Contemporary English Version
The disciples answered, "Some say you are John the Baptist or maybe Elijah. Others say you are one of the prophets."

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They answered him, "Some say you are John the Baptizer, others Elijah, still others one of the prophets."

Good News Translation
"Some say that you are John the Baptist," they answered; "others say that you are Elijah, while others say that you are one of the prophets."

International Standard Version
They answered him, "Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, and still others one of the prophets."

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

NET Bible
They said, "John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and still others, one of the prophets."

New Heart English Bible
And they said to him, saying, "John the Baptist, and others say Elijah, but others: one of the prophets."

Webster's Bible Translation
And they answered, John the Baptist: but some say, Elijah; and others, One of the prophets,

Weymouth New Testament
"John the Baptist," they replied, "but others say Elijah, and others, that it is one of the Prophets."

World English Bible
They told him, “John the Baptizer, and others say Elijah, but others, one of the prophets.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they answered, “John the Immerser, and others Elijah, but others one of the prophets.”

Berean Literal Bible
And they answered Him, saying, "John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and others, one of the prophets."

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

Smith's Literal Translation
And they answered, John the Immerser: and some, Elias; and others, One of the prophets.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who answered him, saying: John the Baptist; but some Elias, and others as one of the prophets.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they answered him by saying: “John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others perhaps one of the prophets.”

New American Bible
They said in reply, “John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others one of the prophets.”

New Revised Standard Version
And they answered him, “John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
They said, John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and yet others, One of the prophets.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Some said, “Yohannan the Baptizer”, and others “Elijah” and others, “One of The Prophets.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
They answered: John the Immerser; and others, Elijah; and others, one of the prophets.

Godbey New Testament
And they answered Him saying, John the Baptist: and others, Elijah; and others, One of the prophets.

Haweis New Testament
And they answered, John the Baptist: others say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets.

Mace New Testament
they answered, some say you are John the Baptist; others, Elias; and others, one of the prophets.

Weymouth New Testament
"John the Baptist," they replied, "but others say Elijah, and others, that it is one of the Prophets."

Worrell New Testament
And they told Him, saying, 'John the Immerser;' and others, 'Elijah;' but others, 'One of the prophets.'"

Worsley New Testament
And they answered, Some say, John the baptist; and others, Elias; and others, One of the prophets.

Additional Translations ...
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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.” 29“But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ.”…

Cross References
Matthew 16:14
They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”

Luke 9:19
They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that a prophet of old has arisen.”

John 1:21
“Then who are you?” they inquired. “Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.”

Matthew 14:2
and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”

Matthew 17:10-13
The disciples asked Him, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” / Jesus replied, “Elijah does indeed come, and he will restore all things. / But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him whatever they wished. In the same way, the Son of Man will suffer at their hands.” ...

Malachi 4:5
Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD.

John 6:14
When the people saw the sign that Jesus had performed, they began to say, “Truly this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.”

John 7:40-41
On hearing these words, some of the people said, “This is truly the Prophet.” / Others declared, “This is the Christ.” But still others asked, “How can the Christ come from Galilee?

Matthew 11:14
And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come.

2 Kings 2:11-12
As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire with horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up into heaven in a whirlwind. / As Elisha watched, he cried out, “My father, my father, the chariots and horsemen of Israel!” And he saw Elijah no more. So taking hold of his own clothes, he tore them in two.

2 Kings 1:8
“He was a hairy man,” they answered, “with a leather belt around his waist.” “It was Elijah the Tishbite,” said the king.

Deuteronomy 18:15
The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to him.

Isaiah 40:3
A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert.

John 1:25
asked him, “Why then do you baptize, if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?”

John 1:23
John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet: “I am a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way for the Lord.’”


Treasury of Scripture

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

John.

Mark 6:14-16
And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him…

Matthew 14:2
And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.

Matthew 16:14
And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.

Elias.

Mark 9:11-13
And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes that Elias must first come? …

Malachi 4:5
Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD:

Elijah.

John 1:21
And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No.

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Mark 8
1. Jesus feeds the people miraculously;
10. refuses to give a sign to the Pharisees;
14. admonishes his disciples to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Herod;
22. gives a blind man his sight;
27. acknowledges that he is the Jesus who should suffer and rise again;
34. and exhorts to patience in persecution for the profession of the gospel.














They answered
This phrase indicates a collective response from the disciples to Jesus' question about who people say He is. The Greek word used here, "ἀπεκρίθησαν" (apekrithēsan), suggests a formal or considered reply, reflecting the disciples' awareness of the various opinions circulating about Jesus' identity. This response sets the stage for understanding the diverse expectations and beliefs about the Messiah during that time.

Some say John the Baptist
The mention of John the Baptist highlights the significant impact John had on the Jewish people. John was a well-known prophetic figure who called for repentance and prepared the way for Jesus. The suggestion that Jesus might be John resurrected reflects the people's recognition of Jesus' powerful ministry and moral authority. Historically, this reflects Herod Antipas' own fear that Jesus was John risen from the dead (Mark 6:14-16).

others say Elijah
Elijah was a revered prophet in Israel, known for his miracles and his role in turning the hearts of the people back to God. The expectation of Elijah's return was rooted in Malachi 4:5, which prophesied that Elijah would come before the "great and dreadful day of the LORD." This reflects the eschatological hope of the Jewish people, who anticipated a forerunner to the Messiah. Jesus' miraculous works and authoritative teaching led some to associate Him with Elijah.

and still others, one of the prophets
This phrase indicates a broader category of prophetic figures, suggesting that Jesus was seen as a continuation of the prophetic tradition in Israel. The prophets were God's messengers, calling the people to faithfulness and often foretelling future events. By associating Jesus with the prophets, people acknowledged His role as a divine messenger, yet they did not fully grasp His unique identity as the Son of God.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
They answered,
εἶπαν (eipan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

“[Some say] John
Ἰωάννην (Iōannēn)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2491: Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.

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.

Baptist;
Βαπτιστήν (Baptistēn)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 910: From baptizo; a baptizer, as an epithet of Christ's forerunner.

others [say]
ἄλλοι (alloi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 243: Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different.

Elijah;
Ἠλίαν (Ēlian)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2243: Elijah, the prophet. Of Hebrew origin; Helias, an Israelite.

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

others [say You are]
ἄλλοι (alloi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 243: Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different.

one
εἷς (heis)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.

of the
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

prophets.”
προφητῶν (prophētōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 4396: From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.


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