Matthew 16:13-14

Context

Peter’s Confession

16:13 When¹ Jesus came to the area of Caesarea Philippi,² he asked his disciples,³ “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 16:14 They answered, “Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah,⁴ and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”

[16:13] ¹tn Here δέ (de) has not been translated.

[16:13] ²map For location see Map1 C1; Map2 F4.

[16:13] ³tn Grk “he asked his disciples, saying.” The participle λέγων (legwn) is redundant and has been left untranslated.

[16:14] ⁴sn The appearance of Elijah would mean that the end time had come. According to 2 Kgs 2:11, Elijah was still alive. In Mal 4:5 it is said that Elijah would be the precursor of Messiah.