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Matthew 16:14

ElijahJeremiahJohn

12 Then they understood that He was not telling them to beware of the leaven used in bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.

13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, He questioned His disciples: “Who do people say the Son of Man is?”

They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”

15 “But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?”

16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”
KJV
And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.
WEB
They said, “Some say John the Baptizer, some, Elijah, and others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”
ASV
And they said, Some [say] John the Baptist; some, Elijah; and others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.
DARBY
And they said, Some, John the baptist; and others, Elias; and others again, Jeremias or one of the prophets.
BLB
And they said, “Some indeed, John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”
ÅB
De svarte: «Noen sier døperen Johannes, andre Elias, og andre igjen sier Jeremias eller en av profetene.»
OTB
De svarte, “Noen sier Johannes Døperen; andre sier Elia; og andre igjen, Jeremia eller en av profetene.”
B1930
De sa: Nogen sier døperen Johannes, andre Elias, andre igjen Jeremias eller en av profetene.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Mark 6:15

    Others were saying, “He is Elijah,” and still others, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.”

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  • Matthew 14:2

    and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”

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  • Malachi 4:5

    Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD.

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  • John 9:17

    So once again they asked the man who had been blind, “What do you say about Him, since it was your eyes He opened?” “He is a prophet,” the man replied.

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  • Luke 9:18–19

    One day as Jesus was praying in private and the disciples were with Him, He questioned them: “Who do the crowds say I am?”

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  • John 7:12

    Many in the crowds were whispering about Him. Some said, “He is a good man.” But others replied, “No, He deceives the people.”

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  • Mark 8:28

    They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.”

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  • John 7:40–41

    On hearing these words, some of the people said, “This is truly the Prophet.”

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