Mark 8:27 kjva — And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Cesarea Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, sayin…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Cesarea Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Whom do men say that I am?"

— Mark 8:27, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Mark 8 — Context

24

And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking.

25

After that he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly.

26

And he sent him away to his house, saying, Neither go into the town, nor tell it to any in the town.

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And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Cesarea Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Whom do men say that I am?

28

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

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

30

And he charged them that they should tell no man of him.

Mark 8:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 8:27 say?
Mark 8:27 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Cesarea Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Whom do men say that I am?”
Where is Mark 8:27 in the Bible?
Mark 8:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 8, verse 27.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 8:27.
What translation should I read Mark 8:27 in?
Mark 8:27 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 8:27?
Mark 8:27 reads (KJVA): “And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Cesarea Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Whom do men say that I am?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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