Mark 8:29 akjv — And he says to them, But whom say you that I am? And Peter answers and said to him, You are the Christ.

American King James Version

"And he says to them, But whom say you that I am? And Peter answers and said to him, You are the Christ. "

— Mark 8:29, American King James Version

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Mark 8 — Context

26

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

27

And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Caesarea Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, saying to 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.

29

And he says to them, But whom say you that I am? And Peter answers and said to him, You are the Christ.

30

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

31

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

32

And he spoke that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him.

Mark 8:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 8:29 say?
Mark 8:29 in the American King James Version reads: “And he says to them, But whom say you that I am? And Peter answers and said to him, You are the Christ. ”
Where is Mark 8:29 in the Bible?
Mark 8:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 8, verse 29.
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 8:29.
What translation should I read Mark 8:29 in?
Mark 8:29 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 8:29?
Mark 8:29 reads (AKJV): “And he says to them, But whom say you that I am? And Peter answers and said to him, You are the Christ. ” 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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