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others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/matthew/16.htm">New Living Translation</a> “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” <a href="/esv/matthew/16.htm">English Standard Version</a> And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” <a href="/bsb/matthew/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” <a href="/blb/matthew/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And they said, "Some indeed, John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." <a href="/kjv/matthew/16.htm">King James Bible</a> And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/16.htm">New King James Version</a> So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” <a href="/nasb_/matthew/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And they said, “Some say John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah, or one of the other prophets.” <a href="/nasb/matthew/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> And they said, &#8220Some say John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but still others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And they said, “Some say John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but still others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.” <a href="/lsb/matthew/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And they said, “Some say John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but still others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.” <a href="/amp/matthew/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And they answered, “Some say John the Baptist; others, Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah, or [just] one of the prophets.” <a href="/csb/matthew/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” <a href="/hcsb/matthew/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And they said, &#8220Some say John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.&#8221 <a href="/asv/matthew/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they said, Some say John the Baptist; some, Elijah; and others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets. <a href="/cev/matthew/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The disciples answered, "Some people say you are John the Baptist or maybe Elijah or Jeremiah or some other prophet." <a href="/erv/matthew/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they said, Some say John the Baptist; some, Elijah: and others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets. <a href="/gwt/matthew/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> They answered, "Some say you are John the Baptizer, others Elijah, still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." <a href="/gnt/matthew/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Some say John the Baptist," they answered. "Others say Elijah, while others say Jeremiah or some other prophet." <a href="/isv/matthew/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> They said, "Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." <a href="/msb/matthew/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> They replied, ?Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.? <a href="/net/matthew/16.htm">NET Bible</a> They answered, "Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." <a href="/nheb/matthew/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They said, "Some say John the Baptist, some, Elijah, and others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets." <a href="/wbt/matthew/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some Elijah; and others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets. <a href="/wey/matthew/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Some say John the Baptist," they replied; "others Elijah; others Jeremiah or one of the Prophets." <a href="/web/matthew/16.htm">World English Bible</a> They said, “Some say John the Baptizer, some, Elijah, and others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And they said, “Some, John the Immerser, and others, Elijah, and others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.” <a href="/blb/matthew/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And they said, "Some indeed, John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." <a href="/ylt/matthew/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and they said, 'Some, John the Baptist, and others, Elijah, and others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.' <a href="/slt/matthew/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they said, Some, truly, John the Baptist: and others, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But they said: Some John the Baptist, and other some Elias, and others Jeremias, or one of the prophets. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, and others say Elijah, still others say Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” <a href="/nabre/matthew/16.htm">New American Bible</a> They replied, “Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> They said, There are some who say John the Baptist, others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah, or one of the prophets: <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But they said, “ Some say Yohannan The Baptizer, but others Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of The Prophets.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> They replied: Some say that thou art John the Immerser; others, Elijah; others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets. <a href="/godbey/matthew/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And they said, Some, John the Baptist; and some, Elijah; and others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets. <a href="/haweis/matthew/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But they replied, Some, that thou art John the Baptist; but others, Elias; and others again, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets. <a href="/mace/matthew/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a> they replied, some think you are John the Baptist, some Elias, and others Jeremias, or one of the prophets. <a href="/wey/matthew/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Some say John the Baptist," they replied; "others Elijah; others Jeremiah or one of the Prophets." <a href="/worrell/matthew/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And they said, "Some say John the Immerser; and others, Elijah; and others Jeremiah, or one of the prophets." <a href="/worsley/matthew/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And they answered, Some say thou art John the Baptist, others Elias, and others Jeremias, or one of the prophets. <a href="/parallel/matthew/16-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=4649" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/16.htm">Peter's Confession of Christ</a> 13When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, He questioned His disciples: “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” 14<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipan (V-AIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">They replied,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">“Some</a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Conj) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de.">say</a> <a href="/greek/2491.htm" title="2491: Iōannēn (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.">John</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/910.htm" title="910: Baptistēn (N-AMS) -- From baptizo; a baptizer, as an epithet of Christ's forerunner.">Baptist;</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/243.htm" title="243: alloi (Adj-NMP) -- Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; else, i.e. Different.">others say</a> <a href="/greek/2243.htm" title="2243: Ēlian (N-AMS) -- Elijah, the prophet. Of Hebrew origin; Helias, an Israelite.">Elijah;</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">and still</a> <a href="/greek/2087.htm" title="2087: heteroi (Adj-NMP) -- (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different.">others,</a> <a href="/greek/2408.htm" title="2408: Ieremian (N-AMS) -- Jeremiah, Hebrew prophet. Of Hebrew origin; Hieremias, an Israelite.">Jeremiah</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.">or</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: hena (Adj-AMS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">one</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/4396.htm" title="4396: prophētōn (N-GMP) -- From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.">prophets.”</a> 15“But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/mark/8-28.htm">Mark 8:28</a> They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.” <a href="/luke/9-19.htm">Luke 9:19</a> They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that a prophet of old has arisen.” <a href="/matthew/14-2.htm">Matthew 14:2</a> and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.” <a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Mark 6:14-15</a> Now King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known, and people were saying, “John the Baptist has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.” / Others were saying, “He is Elijah,” and still others, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.” <a href="/luke/9-7.htm">Luke 9:7-8</a> When Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, he was perplexed. For some were saying that John had risen from the dead, / others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that a prophet of old had arisen. <a href="/john/1-21.htm">John 1:21</a> “Then who are you?” they inquired. “Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.” <a href="/john/7-40.htm">John 7:40-41</a> On hearing these words, some of the people said, “This is truly the Prophet.” / Others declared, “This is the Christ.” But still others asked, “How can the Christ come from Galilee? <a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5</a> Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. <a href="/2_kings/2-11.htm">2 Kings 2:11</a> As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire with horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up into heaven in a whirlwind. <a href="/2_kings/2-15.htm">2 Kings 2:15</a> When the sons of the prophets who were watching him from Jericho saw what had happened, they said, “The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha.” And they went to meet him and bowed down to the ground before him. <a href="/deuteronomy/18-15.htm">Deuteronomy 18:15</a> The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to him. <a href="/jeremiah/1-5.htm">Jeremiah 1:5</a> “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” <a href="/jeremiah/28-9.htm">Jeremiah 28:9</a> As for the prophet who prophesies peace, only if the word of the prophet comes true will the prophet be recognized as one the LORD has truly sent.” <a href="/1_kings/18-36.htm">1 Kings 18:36-39</a> At the time of the evening sacrifice, Elijah the prophet approached the altar and said, “O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that You are God in Israel and that I am Your servant and have done all these things at Your command. / Answer me, O LORD! Answer me, so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God, and that You have turned their hearts back again.” / Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the sacrifice, the wood, the stones, and the dust, and it licked up the water in the trench. ... <a href="/1_kings/19-10.htm">1 Kings 19:10</a> “I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of Hosts,” he replied, “but the Israelites have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they said, Some say that you are John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.John.<a href="/matthew/14-2.htm">Matthew 14:2</a> And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.<a href="/mark/8-28.htm">Mark 8:28</a> And they answered, John the Baptist: but some say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets.Elias.<a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5</a> Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD:<a href="/mark/6-15.htm">Mark 6:15</a> Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a prophet, or as one of the prophets.<a href="/luke/9-18.htm">Luke 9:18,19</a> And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am? … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/14-8.htm">Baptist</a> <a href="/matthew/14-8.htm">Baptizer</a> <a href="/matthew/11-14.htm">Elias</a> <a href="/matthew/11-14.htm">Elijah</a> <a href="/matthew/11-14.htm">Eli'jah</a> <a href="/matthew/2-17.htm">Jeremiah</a> <a href="/matthew/2-17.htm">Jeremias</a> <a href="/matthew/14-10.htm">John</a> <a href="/matthew/15-30.htm">Others</a> <a href="/matthew/13-17.htm">Prophets</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/17-13.htm">Baptist</a> <a href="/matthew/17-13.htm">Baptizer</a> <a href="/matthew/17-3.htm">Elias</a> <a href="/matthew/17-3.htm">Elijah</a> <a href="/matthew/17-3.htm">Eli'jah</a> <a href="/matthew/27-9.htm">Jeremiah</a> <a href="/matthew/27-9.htm">Jeremias</a> <a href="/matthew/17-1.htm">John</a> <a href="/matthew/17-25.htm">Others</a> <a href="/matthew/22-40.htm">Prophets</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 16</div>1. <a href="/matthew/16-1.htm">The Pharisees require a sign.</a> 5. <a href="/matthew/16-5.htm">Jesus warns his disciples of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.</a> 13. <a href="/matthew/16-13.htm">The people's opinion of Jesus,</a> 16. <a href="/matthew/16-16.htm">and Peter's confession of him.</a> 21. <a href="/matthew/16-21.htm">Jesus foretells his death;</a> 23. <a href="/matthew/16-23.htm">reproves Peter for dissuading him from it;</a> 24. <a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">and admonishes those who will follow him, to bear the cross.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/16.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>They replied, This phrase indicates a response from the disciples to Jesus' question about who people say He is. It reflects the public perception and speculation about Jesus' identity during His ministry. The disciples are conveying the various opinions circulating among the people.“Some say John the Baptist; John the Baptist was a prominent figure who preached repentance and baptized many, including Jesus. His execution by Herod Antipas was recent, and some believed Jesus was John resurrected. This reflects the impact of John's ministry and the expectation of a prophetic figure.others say Elijah; Elijah was a major prophet who performed miracles and was taken to heaven without dying. Jewish tradition held that Elijah would return before the Messiah (<a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5</a>). The association with Elijah suggests that people saw Jesus as a powerful prophet with a significant role in God's plan.and still others, Jeremiah Jeremiah was known as the "weeping prophet," who prophesied the destruction of Jerusalem and called for repentance. Associating Jesus with Jeremiah may reflect His message of repentance and His lament over Jerusalem's spiritual state (<a href="/matthew/23-37.htm">Matthew 23:37</a>).or one of the prophets.” This phrase indicates a general recognition of Jesus as a prophetic figure. The Jewish people expected a prophet like Moses (<a href="/deuteronomy/18-15.htm">Deuteronomy 18:15</a>), and Jesus' teachings and miracles led some to see Him as fulfilling this role. The diversity of opinions highlights the varied expectations of the Messiah and the prophetic tradition in Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> A significant prophetic figure who prepared the way for Jesus, known for his call to repentance and baptizing Jesus in the Jordan River. 2. <a href="/topical/e/elijah.htm">Elijah</a> A major prophet in the Old Testament known for his powerful miracles and confrontation with the prophets of Baal. He was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind, leading to Jewish expectations of his return. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a> An Old Testament prophet known for his messages of judgment and hope, often called the "weeping prophet" due to his lamentations over Jerusalem. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_prophets.htm">The Prophets</a> Refers to the collective group of God's messengers in the Old Testament who spoke God's word to the people, often calling them back to faithfulness. 5. <a href="/topical/c/caesarea_philippi.htm">Caesarea Philippi</a> The location where Jesus asked His disciples about His identity, a place known for its pagan worship and diverse religious influences.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_jesus'_identity.htm">Understanding Jesus' Identity</a> Recognize the importance of understanding who Jesus is, beyond popular opinions or cultural expectations. <a href="/topical/p/prophetic_fulfillment.htm">Prophetic Fulfillment</a> Reflect on how Jesus fulfills the roles and expectations of the prophets, pointing to His divine mission and authority. <a href="/topical/d/discerning_truth.htm">Discerning Truth</a> Encourage believers to seek truth through Scripture and the Holy Spirit, rather than relying solely on societal or traditional views. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_prophets.htm">Role of Prophets</a> Appreciate the role of prophets in preparing the way for Christ and how their messages still resonate today. <a href="/topical/p/personal_reflection.htm">Personal Reflection</a> Challenge individuals to consider their own understanding of Jesus and how it aligns with biblical revelation.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist.--The passage is of the greatest possible interest as one of the very few that indicate the impressions shaped into beliefs that were floating among the people as to our Lord's character and mission. They were based, it will be seen in each case, upon a popular doctrine of transmigration, to which the Pharisees had given a place in their system of teaching. The great actors of the past were still in existence. They might, at any great national crisis, reappear to continue and complete their work. Each of the answers has a further special interest of its own. (1.) The identification of our Lord with the Baptist has already met us as coming from the lips of the tetrarch Antipas, adopted, but not originated, by him as explaining our Lord's mighty works (<a href="/matthew/14-2.htm" title="And said to his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do show forth themselves in him.">Matthew 14:2</a>; <a href="/luke/9-7.htm" title="Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead;">Luke 9:7</a>). (2.) The belief that Elijah had reappeared was of the same nature. He was expected as the forerunner of the Messiah (<a href="/malachi/4-5.htm" title="Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD:">Malachi 4:5</a>). The imagination of the people had at first seen in the Baptist the reappearance of the Tishbite, but he, though working in the spirit and power of Elijah, had disclaimed the character which was thus ascribed to him, and it was natural that the imagination of the people should now turn to One who appeared to them as simply continuing his work. The character of our Lord's recent miracles, corresponding as it did to that which was recorded as wrought by Elijah for the widow of Sarepta (<a href="/1_kings/17-14.htm" title="For thus said the LORD God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day that the LORD sends rain on the earth.">1Kings 17:14</a>), had probably strengthened that impression. (3.) The name of Jeremiah introduces a new train of legendary thought. The impression made by that prophet on the minds of men had led to something like a mythical after-growth. It was said that the spirit of Jeremiah had passed into Zechariah (see Note on <a href="/matthew/27-9.htm" title="Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value;">Matthew 27:9</a>), and on that assumption another reappearance might well seem probable. He, it was believed, had hidden the ark, and the tabernacle, and the altar of incense in a cave in "the mountain where Moses climbed up and saw the heritage of God"--i.e., in Nebo, or Pisgah (<a href="//apocrypha.org/2_maccabees/2-1.htm" title="It is also found in the records, that Jeremy the prophet commanded them that were carried away to take of the fire, as it hath been signified:">2 Maccabees 2:1-7</a>)--and was expected to come and guide the people in the time "when God should gather His people together" to the place of concealment. He had appeared to Judas Maccabeus in a vision as "a man with grey hairs, and exceeding glorious," and as the guardian prophet of the people, praying for them and for the Holy City, had given him a golden sword as the gift of God (<a href="//apocrypha.org/2_maccabees/15-13.htm" title="This done, in like manner there appeared a man with gray hairs, and exceeding glorious, who was of a wonderful and excellent majesty.">2 Maccabees 15:13-16</a>). As the prophet who had foretold the new covenant and the coming of the Lord our Righteousness (<a href="/jeremiah/23-6.htm" title="In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.">Jeremiah 23:6</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/31-31.htm" title="Behold, the days come, said the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:">Jeremiah 31:31</a>) he was identified, as thoroughly as Isaiah, with the Messianic expectations of the people. Something, we may add, there may have been in our Lord's human aspect, as a Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief, which may have helped to suggest this identification with the prophet who was, above all others of the goodly company, a prophet of lamentations and tears and woe. (4.) The last conjecture was more vague and undefined, and was probably the resource of those who were impressed with wonder at our Lord's words and works, and yet could not bring themselves to acknowledge Him as what He claimed to be. All the four conjectures, it will be seen, fell far short of the recognition of the Christ. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 14. - John the Baptist. This was the opinion of Herod Antipas (<a href="/matthew/14-1.htm">Matthew 14:1, 2</a>), who fancied that Christ was animated by the spirit of John the Baptist, or was actually that personage' revived; though it was noticed by others that John did no miracle (<a href="/john/10-41.htm">John 10:41</a>), and lived a life in contrast to that of Christ (<a href="/matthew/11-18.htm">Matthew 11:18, 19</a>). Elias; Elijah, who was taken up to heaven without dying, and was announced by Malachi (<a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5</a>) as destined to return before the appearance of Messiah. Jeremias. Some opined that he was Jeremiah, who was expected to come as a precursor of Messiah (2 Esdras 2:18), and reveal the tabernacle, ark, and the altar of incense, which, according to the legend of 2 Macc. 2:4-7, he had hidden in Mount Nebo, "until the time that God gather his people again together, and receive them unto mercy." One of the prophets. One of the celebrated prophets of antiquity revived, restored to life again to prepare the way for the great consummation. The well known prediction of Moses (<a href="/deuteronomy/18-15.htm">Deuteronomy 18:15</a>) may have given rise to this idea. The four popular opinions here mentioned showed two facts - that Jesus had a high reputation among his contemporaries, and that he was by none at this time regarded as the Messiah. Even those who, after certain of his marvellous works, had been ready to honour him with that title, soon cooled in their ardour, and, checked by his reserve and the slanders of the Pharisees, learned to see in him only a wonder-worker or a precursor of the expected Prince and Liberator. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/16-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>They replied, εἶπαν (eipan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “Some Οἱ (Hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. [say] μὲν (men) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3303.htm">Strong's 3303: </a> A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de. John Ἰωάννην (Iōannēn) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2491.htm">Strong's 2491: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Baptist; Βαπτιστήν (Baptistēn) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_910.htm">Strong's 910: </a> From baptizo; a baptizer, as an epithet of Christ's forerunner. others [say] ἄλλοι (alloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_243.htm">Strong's 243: </a> Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different. Elijah; Ἠλίαν (Ēlian) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2243.htm">Strong's 2243: </a> Elijah, the prophet. Of Hebrew origin; Helias, an Israelite. and still δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. others, ἕτεροι (heteroi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2087.htm">Strong's 2087: </a> (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different. Jeremiah Ἰερεμίαν (Ieremian) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2408.htm">Strong's 2408: </a> Jeremiah, Hebrew prophet. Of Hebrew origin; Hieremias, an Israelite. or ἢ (ē) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. one ἕνα (hena) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. prophets.” προφητῶν (prophētōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4396.htm">Strong's 4396: </a> From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/16-14.htm">Matthew 16:14 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/16-14.htm">Matthew 16:14 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/16-14.htm">Matthew 16:14 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/16-14.htm">Matthew 16:14 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/16-14.htm">Matthew 16:14 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/16-14.htm">Matthew 16:14 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/16-14.htm">Matthew 16:14 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/16-14.htm">Matthew 16:14 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/16-14.htm">Matthew 16:14 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/16-14.htm">Matthew 16:14 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/16-14.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 16:14 They said Some say John the Baptizer (Matt. 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