Mark 8:28 nasb — They told Him, saying, "John the Baptist; and others say Elijah; but others, one of the prophets."

NASB

"They told Him, saying, "John the Baptist; and others say Elijah; but others, one of the prophets.""

— Mark 8:28, NASB

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Mark 8 — Context

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Then again He laid His hands on his eyes; and he looked intently and was restored, and began to see everything clearly.

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And He sent him to his home, saying, "Do not even enter the village."

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Jesus went out, along with His disciples, to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way He questioned His disciples, saying to them, "Who do people say that I am?"

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They told Him, saying, "John the Baptist; and others say Elijah; but others, one of the prophets."

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And He continued by questioning them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter *answered and *said to Him, "You are the Christ."

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And He warned them to tell no one 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 the chief 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 NASB reads: “They told Him, saying, "John the Baptist; and others say Elijah; but others, 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 (NASB): “They told Him, saying, "John the Baptist; and others say Elijah; but others, 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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