Mark 8:28 cpdv — And they answered him by saying: “John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others perhaps 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.” "

— Mark 8:28, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 8 — Context

25

Next he placed his hands again over his eyes, and he began to see. And he was restored, so that he could see everything clearly.

26

And he sent him to his house, saying, “Go into your own house, and if you enter into the town, tell no one.”

27

And Jesus departed with his disciples into the towns of Caesarea Philippi. And on the way, he questioned his disciples, saying to them, “Who do men say that I am?”

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

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Then he said to them, “Yet truly, who do you say that I am?” Peter responded by saying to him, “You are the Christ.”

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And he admonished them, not to tell anyone about him.

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And he began to teach them that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, and by the high priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.

Mark 8:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 8:28 say?
Mark 8:28 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And they answered him by saying: “John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others perhaps one of the prophets.” ”
Where is Mark 8:28 in the Bible?
Mark 8:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 8, verse 28.
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 8:28.
What translation should I read Mark 8:28 in?
Mark 8:28 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 8:28?
Mark 8:28 reads (CPDV): “And they answered him by saying: “John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others perhaps one of the prophets.” ” 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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