Peter’s Confession of the Messiah
18 While he was praying in private 9:18–20 Mt 16:13–16; Mk 8:27–29 and his disciples were with him, he asked them, "Who do the crowds say that I am? "
19 They answered, "John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, that one of the ancient prophets has come back." 9:19 Lit has risen, 9:19 Lk 9:7–8
20 "But you," he asked them, "who do you say that I am? "
Peter answered, "God’s Messiah." 9:20 Mt 1:17; Lk 23:35; Ac 3:18; Rv 12:10
His Death and Resurrection Predicted
21 But he strictly warned and instructed them to tell this to no one, 9:21 Mt 12:16; 16:20; Mk 7:36; 8:30; 9:9; Lk 5:14; 8:56