Matthew 16:14

And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 16:14

BSB

They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets."

AKJV

And they said, Some say that you are John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.

CPDV

And they said, "Some say John the Baptist, and others say Elijah, still others say Jeremiah or one of the prophets."

ERV

And they said, Some say John the Baptist; some, Elijah: and others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.

NHEB

They said, "Some say John the Baptist, some, Elijah, and others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets."

SMT

And they said, Some, truly, John the Baptist: and others, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 16:14

AndG1161ConjunctiontheysaidG2036SomesaythatthouartG3303 JohnG2491Noun MasculinetheBaptistG910Noun Masculine someG243Adjective EliasG2243Noun Masculine andG1161Conjunction othersG2087Adjective JeremiasG2408Noun Masculine orG2228 oneG1520oftheprophetsG4396Noun Masculine

Commentary for Matthew 16:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 16:14

Summary

People misidentify Jesus as past prophets

Place

Caesarea Philippi

Event

Disciples report public opinions

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD