Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ
18 For ver. 18-20, see Matt. 16:13-16;Mark 8:27-29Now it happened that as he was praying alone, the disciples were with him. And he asked them, "Who do the crowds say that I am?"19 And they answered, ver. 7;Matt. 14:2;Mark 6:14"John the Baptist. But others say, ver. 8;Mark 6:15;[Matt. 17:10;Mark 9:11;John 1:21]Elijah, and others, that one of the prophets of old has risen." 20 Then he said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" And Peter answered, ch. 23:35;Acts 3:18;Rev. 12:10;See Matt. 1:17"The Christ of God."
Jesus Foretells His Death
21 Matt. 16:20;Mark 8:30;See Matt. 12:16And he strictly charged and commanded them to tell this to no one,