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Jesus Is the Christ

27 Jesus went away with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?”

28 They told him, “John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others say one of the prophets.”

29 “But who do you say I am?” he asked them.

Peter answered him, “You are the Christ.”[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Mark 8:29 Christ is the Greek word for Anointed One. The Hebrew/Aramaic word is Messiah.

Peter Declares That Jesus Is the Messiah(A)

27 Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, “Who do people say I am?”

28 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist;(B) others say Elijah;(C) and still others, one of the prophets.”

29 “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?”

Peter answered, “You are the Messiah.”(D)

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