Mark 8:29
New International Version
“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Messiah.”

New Living Translation
Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Peter replied, “You are the Messiah.”

English Standard Version
And he asked them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered him, “You are the Christ.”

Berean Standard Bible
“But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ.”

Berean Literal Bible
And He was questioning them, "But whom do you pronounce Me to be?" Peter answering, says to Him, "You are the Christ."

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

New King James Version
He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered and said to Him, “You are the Christ.”

New American Standard Bible
And He continued questioning them: “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered and said to Him, “You are the Christ.”

NASB 1995
And He continued by questioning them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered and said to Him, “You are the Christ.”

NASB 1977
And He continued by questioning them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered and said to Him, “Thou art the Christ.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And He continued questioning them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered and said to Him, “You are the Christ.”

Amplified Bible
And He asked them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter replied to Him, “You [in contrast to the others] are the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).”

Christian Standard Bible
“But you,” he asked them, “who do you say that I am? ” Peter answered him, “You are the Messiah.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
“But you,” He asked them again, “who do you say that I am?” Peter answered Him, “You are the Messiah!”

American Standard Version
And he asked them, But who say ye that I am? Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ.

Contemporary English Version
Then Jesus asked, "But who do you say I am?" "You are the Messiah!" Peter replied.

English Revised Version
And he asked them, But who say ye that I am? Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He asked them, "But who do you say I am?" Peter answered him, "You are the Messiah!"

Good News Translation
"What about you?" he asked them. "Who do you say I am?" Peter answered, "You are the Messiah."

International Standard Version
Then he began to ask them, "But who do you say I am?" Peter answered him, "You are the Messiah!"

Majority Standard Bible
?But what about you?? Jesus asked. ?Who do you say I am?? Peter answered, ?You are the Christ.?

NET Bible
He asked them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter answered him, "You are the Christ."

New Heart English Bible
He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter answered and said to him, "You are the Christ."

Webster's Bible Translation
And he saith to them, But who say ye that I am? And Peter answereth and saith to him, Thou art the Christ.

Weymouth New Testament
Then He asked them pointedly, "But you yourselves, who do you say that I am?" "You are the Christ," answered Peter.

World English Bible
He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And He says to them, “And you—who do you say I am?” And Peter answering says to him, “You are the Christ.”

Berean Literal Bible
And He was questioning them, "But whom do you pronounce Me to be?" Peter answering, says to Him, "You are the Christ."

Young's Literal Translation
And he saith to them, 'And ye -- who do ye say me to be?' and Peter answering saith to him, 'Thou art the Christ.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And he says to them, And whom do ye say me to be? And Peter, having answered, says to him, Thou art Christ.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Then he saith to them: But whom do you say that I am? Peter answering said to him: Thou art the Christ.

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

New American Bible
And he asked them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter said to him in reply, “You are the Messiah.”

New Revised Standard Version
He asked them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered him, “You are the Messiah.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Jesus said to them, But you, who do you say I am? Simon Peter answered and said to him, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And Yeshua said to them, “But what is it you are saying about me as to who I am?” Shimeon answered and he said to him, “You are The Messiah, The Son of THE LIVING GOD.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And he said to them: But who say you that I am? Peter answered and said to him: Thou art the Christ.

Godbey New Testament
And He asked them, Whom do you say that I am? And Peter responding says to Him, Thou art the Christ.

Haweis New Testament
And he said unto them, But who do ye say that I am? Then Peter answering, said unto him, Thou art the Messiah.

Mace New Testament
but who, said he, do you take me to be? Peter answered, you are the Messiah:

Weymouth New Testament
Then He asked them pointedly, "But you yourselves, who do you say that I am?" "You are the Christ," answered Peter.

Worrell New Testament
And He asked them, "But Who do ye say that I am?" Peter, answering, says to Him, "Thou art the Christ."

Worsley New Testament
And He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answered and saith, Thou art the Christ.

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Context
Peter's Confession of Christ
28They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.” 29“But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ.” 30And Jesus warned them not to tell anyone about Him.…

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

Luke 9:20
“But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “The Christ of God.”

John 6:68-69
Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life. / We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God.”

John 11:27
“Yes, Lord,” she answered, “I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world.”

Acts 2:36
Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!”

Acts 8:37
And Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may be baptized.” The eunuch replied, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.”

Romans 10:9
that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

1 John 4:15
If anyone confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.

1 John 5:1
Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves those born of Him.

Matthew 14:33
Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!”

John 20:31
But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.

2 Corinthians 1:19
For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was proclaimed among you by me and Silvanus and Timothy, was not “Yes” and “No,” but in Him it has always been “Yes.”

Philippians 2:11
and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Daniel 7:13-14
In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.


Treasury of Scripture

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

But.

Mark 4:11
And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:

Matthew 16:15
He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?

Luke 9:20
He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.

Thou.

Matthew 16:16
And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.

John 1:41-49
He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ…

John 4:42
And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.

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Mark 8
1. Jesus feeds the people miraculously;
10. refuses to give a sign to the Pharisees;
14. admonishes his disciples to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Herod;
22. gives a blind man his sight;
27. acknowledges that he is the Jesus who should suffer and rise again;
34. and exhorts to patience in persecution for the profession of the gospel.














But what about you?
This phrase marks a pivotal moment in the Gospel of Mark. Jesus turns the question of His identity directly to His disciples, emphasizing personal conviction over public opinion. The Greek word for "you" (ὑμεῖς) is plural, indicating that Jesus is addressing all His disciples, yet it is Peter who responds. This moment underscores the importance of personal faith and understanding in the life of a believer, challenging each follower of Christ to consider their own recognition of Jesus' identity.

Jesus asked
The act of Jesus asking questions is a common teaching method in the Gospels. Here, the Greek verb "ἐπηρώτα" (eperōta) implies a continuous or repeated action, suggesting that Jesus is persistently seeking a response. This reflects the rabbinic tradition of teaching through questions, encouraging deep reflection and personal engagement with spiritual truths. It highlights Jesus' role as a teacher who desires His followers to arrive at a personal understanding of His divine nature.

Who do you say I am?
This question is central to Christian faith, as it directly addresses the identity of Jesus. The Greek phrase "ὑμεῖς δὲ τίνα με λέγετε εἶναι" (hymeis de tina me legete einai) places emphasis on "you," contrasting the disciples' understanding with the opinions of the crowds. This question invites believers to move beyond second-hand knowledge and to develop a personal relationship with Christ, recognizing Him as more than a historical figure or prophet.

Peter answered
Peter often acts as the spokesperson for the disciples, and his response here is significant. The Greek word "ἀποκριθεὶς" (apokritheis) indicates a formal reply, suggesting that Peter's declaration is not casual but a profound confession of faith. This moment is a turning point in the Gospel narrative, as Peter's acknowledgment of Jesus' true identity sets the stage for the unfolding revelation of Jesus' mission and purpose.

You are the Christ
Peter's declaration, "Σὺ εἶ ὁ Χριστός" (Sy ei ho Christos), is a profound confession of faith. The term "Christ" (Χριστός) is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew "Messiah," meaning "Anointed One." This title signifies Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the coming Savior and King. Peter's recognition of Jesus as the Christ is foundational to Christian doctrine, affirming Jesus' divine mission and His role as the promised deliverer. This confession is a cornerstone of Christian belief, encapsulating the hope and salvation found in Jesus.

Verse 29. - By this second putting of the question, our Lord warned his disciples that they who had been better instructed ought to think greater things of him than these. It was necessary that he should show them that these current opinions and floating notions were far below his real claims. Therefore he says with emphasis, But who say ye that I am? - ye, my disciples, who, being always with me, have seen me do far greater things than they; ye, who have listened to my teaching, confirmed as it has been by those miracles; ye, who yourselves also have been enabled to work many miracles in my name; - who say ye that I am? Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ. St. Peter here spoke as the mouthpiece of the rest. The suddenness and terseness of the answer is eminently characteristic of St. Peter. In St. Matthew's narrative it is given a little more in full, "Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God." But the strength of the answer really lies in St. Mark's words, "Thou art the Christ," that is, the promised Messiah. What, however, St. Mark does omit here - a circumstance not to be passed without notice - is the great blessing pronounced by our Lord upon St. Peter (Matthew 16:17-19) as the reward of his confession. The explanation of this omission is to be found in the fact that this Gospel is really for the most part St. Peter's Gospel, recorded by St. Mark. It has already been observed, that, as far as it is possible to do so, considering Peter's prominent position amongst the other apostles, he retires into the background. It was necessary that it should be recorded that he made the good confession of our Lord as the Messiah; but beyond this the evangelist suppresses all mention of the distinction subsequently conferred upon him, although the rebuke which he afterwards received is recorded in full. It is, moreover, a significant circumstance (noticed in the 'Speaker's Commentary') that this Gospel was written at Rome, and in the first instance for Roman readers.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
“But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

who
τίνα (tina)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.

{do} you
Ὑμεῖς (Hymeis)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

say
λέγετε (legete)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

I
με (me)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

am?”
εἶναι (einai)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

He
αὐτὸς (autos)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

asked.
ἐπηρώτα (epērōta)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1905: To interrogate, question, demand of. From epi and erotao; to ask for, i.e. Inquire, seek.

Peter
Πέτρος (Petros)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4074: Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.

answered,
Ἀποκριθεὶς (Apokritheis)
Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 611: From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.

“You
Σὺ (Sy)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

are
εἶ (ei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

the
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Christ.”
Χριστός (Christos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.


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