18 When Jesus was alone praying, his disciples came to him, and he asked them, "What do people say about me?"
19 Mt 14.1,2;Mk 6.14,15;Lk 9.7-8.They answered, "Some say you are John the Baptist or Elijah9.19 Elijah: See the note at 9.8. or a prophet from long ago who has come back to life."
20 Jn 6.68,69.Jesus then asked, "But who do you say I am?"
Peter answered, "You are the Messiah sent from God."
21 Jesus strictly warned his disciples not to tell anyone about this.
Jesus Speaks about His Suffering and Death
Matthew 16:20-28; Mark 8:30–9:1