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And others said, That it is a prophet, or as one of the prophets. <a href="/nkjv/mark/6.htm">New King James Version</a> Others said, “It is Elijah.” And others said, “It is the Prophet, or like one of the prophets.” <a href="/nasb_/mark/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But others were saying, “He is Elijah.” And others were saying, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.” <a href="/nasb/mark/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> But others were saying, &#8220He is Elijah.&#8221 And others were saying, &#8220He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/mark/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But others were saying, “He is Elijah.” And others were saying, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.” <a href="/lsb/mark/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But others were saying, “He is Elijah.” And others were saying, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.” <a href="/amp/mark/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But others were saying, “He is Elijah!” And others were saying, “It is a prophet, like one of the prophets [of old].” <a href="/csb/mark/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But others said, “He’s Elijah.” Still others said, “He’s a prophet, like one of the prophets from long ago.” <a href="/hcsb/mark/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But others said, &#8220He&#8217s Elijah.&#8221 Still others said, &#8220He&#8217s a prophet—like one of the prophets.&#8221 <a href="/asv/mark/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> But others said, It is Elijah. And others said, It is a prophet, even as one of the prophets. <a href="/cev/mark/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Others thought he was Elijah or some other prophet who had lived long ago. <a href="/erv/mark/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> But others said, It is Elijah. And others said, It is a prophet, even as one of the prophets. <a href="/gwt/mark/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Others said, "He is Elijah." Still others said, "He is a prophet like one of the other prophets." <a href="/gnt/mark/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> Others, however, said, "He is Elijah." Others said, "He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of long ago." <a href="/isv/mark/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> Others were saying, "He is Elijah." Still others were saying, "He is a prophet like one of the other prophets." <a href="/msb/mark/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Others were saying, ?He is Elijah,? and still others, ?He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.? <a href="/net/mark/6.htm">NET Bible</a> Others said, "He is Elijah." Others said, "He is a prophet, like one of the prophets from the past." <a href="/nheb/mark/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But others said, "He is Elijah." Others said, "He is a prophet, like one of the prophets." <a href="/wbt/mark/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Others said, That it is Elijah. And others said, That it is a prophet, or as one of the prophets. <a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Others asserted that He was Elijah. Others again said, "He is a Prophet, like one of the great Prophets." <a href="/web/mark/6.htm">World English Bible</a> But others said, “He is Elijah.” Others said, “He is a prophet, or like one of the prophets.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Others said, “It is Elijah,” and others said, “It is a prophet, or as one of the prophets.” <a href="/blb/mark/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But others were saying, "He is Elijah," and others were saying, "A prophet, like one of the prophets." <a href="/ylt/mark/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Others said -- 'It is Elijah,' and others said -- 'It is a prophet, or as one of the prophets.' <a href="/slt/mark/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Others amid, That he is Elias. And others said, That he is a prophet, or as one of the prophets.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And others said: It is Elias. But others said: It is a prophet, as one of the prophets. <a href="/cpdv/mark/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But others were saying, “Because it is Elijah.” Still others were saying, “Because he is a prophet, like one of the prophets.” <a href="/nabre/mark/6.htm">New American Bible</a> Others were saying, “He is Elijah”; still others, “He is a prophet like any of the prophets.” <a href="/nrsvce/mark/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But others said, “It is Elijah.” And others said, “It is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Others said, He is Elijah. And yet others, He is a prophet, just like one of the prophets. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Others were saying, “He is Elijah”, and others, “He is a Prophet like one of The Prophets.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Others said: He is Elijah. Others said: He is a prophet like one of the prophets. <a href="/godbey/mark/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And others continued to say, That He is Elijah; and others continued to say that He is a prophet, indeed one of the prophets. <a href="/haweis/mark/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Others said, That it is Elias; and others said, He is a prophet, or as one of the prophets. <a href="/mace/mark/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> others said, 'tis Elias, others, 'tis a prophet, or one equal to a prophet. <a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Others asserted that He was Elijah. Others again said, "He is a Prophet, like one of the great Prophets." <a href="/worrell/mark/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But others said, "It is Elijah." And others said, "It is a prophet, or as one of the prophets." <a href="/worsley/mark/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Others said, it is Elias: and others said, it is a prophet, or like one of the prophets. <a href="/parallel/mark/6-15.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/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=1697" 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/mark/6.htm">The Beheading of John</a> 14Now 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.” 15<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</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: elegon (V-IIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">were saying,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">“He is</a> <a href="/greek/2243.htm" title="2243: Ēlias (N-NMS) -- 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</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.">still others,</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: elegon (V-IIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say."></a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/4396.htm" title="4396: Prophētēs (N-NMS) -- From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.">“He is a prophet,</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">like</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: heis (Adj-NMS) -- 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 of old.”</a> 16But when Herod heard this, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has risen from the dead!”…<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="/matthew/16-14.htm">Matthew 16:14</a> They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or 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="/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="/matthew/11-14.htm">Matthew 11:14</a> And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come. <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="/matthew/17-10.htm">Matthew 17:10-13</a> The disciples asked Him, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” / Jesus replied, “Elijah does indeed come, and he will restore all things. / But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him whatever they wished. In the same way, the Son of Man will suffer at their hands.” ... <a href="/john/1-25.htm">John 1:25</a> asked him, “Why then do you baptize, if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?” <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="/deuteronomy/18-18.htm">Deuteronomy 18:18</a> I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. I will put My words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him. <a href="/john/6-14.htm">John 6:14</a> When the people saw the sign that Jesus had performed, they began to say, “Truly this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.” <a href="/john/7-40.htm">John 7:40</a> On hearing these words, some of the people said, “This is truly the Prophet.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a prophet, or as one of the prophets.it is Elias.<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.<a href="/mark/9-12.htm">Mark 9:12,13</a> And he answered and told them, Elias verily cometh first, and restoreth all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many things, and be set at nought… <a href="/mark/15-35.htm">Mark 15:35,36</a> And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, Behold, he calleth Elias… Elijah.<a href="/matthew/16-14.htm">Matthew 16:14</a> And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.<a href="/matthew/17-10.htm">Matthew 17:10,11</a> And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come? … <a href="/luke/1-17.htm">Luke 1:17</a> And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.a prophet.<a href="/matthew/21-11.htm">Matthew 21:11</a> And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.<a href="/luke/7-16.htm">Luke 7:16,39</a> And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people… <a href="/john/6-14.htm">John 6:14</a> Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/11-21.htm">Ago</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-6.htm">Asserted</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-10.htm">Claimed</a> <a href="/matthew/27-49.htm">Elias</a> <a href="/matthew/27-49.htm">Elijah</a> <a href="/matthew/27-49.htm">Eli'jah</a> <a href="/mark/6-13.htm">Great</a> <a href="/mark/4-20.htm">Others</a> <a href="/mark/6-4.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/mark/1-2.htm">Prophets</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/9-21.htm">Ago</a> <a href="/luke/22-59.htm">Asserted</a> <a href="/john/9-9.htm">Claimed</a> <a href="/mark/8-28.htm">Elias</a> <a href="/mark/8-28.htm">Elijah</a> <a href="/mark/8-28.htm">Eli'jah</a> <a href="/mark/6-20.htm">Great</a> <a href="/mark/8-28.htm">Others</a> <a href="/mark/11-32.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/mark/8-28.htm">Prophets</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 6</div>1. <a href="/mark/6-1.htm">Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.</a> 7. <a href="/mark/6-7.htm">He gives the twelve power over unclean spirits.</a> 14. <a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Various opinions of Jesus.</a> 16. <a href="/mark/6-16.htm">John the Baptist is imprisoned, beheaded, and buried.</a> 30. <a href="/mark/6-30.htm">The apostles return from preaching.</a> 34. <a href="/mark/6-34.htm">The miracle of five loaves and two fishes.</a> 45. <a href="/mark/6-45.htm">Jesus walks on the sea;</a> 53. <a href="/mark/6-53.htm">and heals all who touch him.</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/mark/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Others were saying, “He is Elijah,” In Jewish tradition, Elijah was a significant prophetic figure who did not experience death but was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind (<a href="/2_kings/2-11.htm">2 Kings 2:11</a>). This led to the expectation that Elijah would return before the coming of the Messiah, as prophesied in <a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5-6</a>. The people’s speculation that Jesus might be Elijah reflects their anticipation of messianic fulfillment and their recognition of Jesus' powerful ministry. Elijah was known for his miracles and confrontation with idolatry, which parallels Jesus' miraculous works and His challenge to the religious leaders of His time.and still others, “He is a prophet, Prophets in Israel were seen as God’s messengers, delivering His word to the people. By calling Jesus a prophet, the people acknowledged His authoritative teaching and His role in revealing God’s will. This reflects a recognition of Jesus' divine authority, similar to the prophets of the Old Testament who called Israel back to faithfulness. Jesus’ ministry included elements typical of prophetic activity, such as performing miracles, teaching with authority, and calling for repentance.like one of the prophets of old.” This phrase indicates a comparison between Jesus and the prophets of the Old Testament, such as Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, who were known for their powerful messages and often faced opposition. The people’s reference to “prophets of old” suggests a recognition of Jesus’ continuity with the prophetic tradition, yet it also shows a limited understanding of His true identity as the Son of God. The comparison underscores the expectation of a prophetic voice in Israel, which Jesus fulfilled, but it stops short of acknowledging His unique role as the Messiah. This reflects the varied responses to Jesus’ ministry and the struggle to comprehend His full identity and mission.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <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. Elijah was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind, and many Jews believed he would return before the coming of the Messiah. 2. <a href="/topical/p/prophets_of_old.htm">Prophets of Old</a> Refers to the prophets from the Old Testament who were God's messengers, delivering His word to the people of Israel. They were often known for their boldness and miraculous signs. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the context is about the identity of Jesus and how people were trying to understand who He was by comparing Him to well-known figures from their religious history. 4. <a href="/topical/h/herod_antipas.htm">Herod Antipas</a> The ruler of Galilee and Perea during the time of Jesus, who is trying to understand the identity of Jesus amidst various rumors. 5. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> Earlier in the chapter, Herod fears that Jesus might be John the Baptist resurrected, which is part of the confusion about Jesus' identity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_jesus'_identity.htm">Understanding Jesus' Identity</a> The confusion about Jesus' identity highlights the importance of understanding who Jesus truly is. He is more than a prophet; He is the Son of God. <a href="/topical/p/prophetic_fulfillment.htm">Prophetic Fulfillment</a> Jesus fulfills the Old Testament prophecies, and understanding these connections deepens our faith and appreciation for God's redemptive plan. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets.htm">The Role of Prophets</a> Prophets were God's messengers, and their role was to point people back to God. Jesus, as the ultimate prophet, calls us to repentance and faith. <a href="/topical/e/expectations_vs._reality.htm">Expectations vs. Reality</a> People had various expectations of who the Messiah would be. We must align our expectations with the truth of Scripture rather than cultural or personal assumptions. <a href="/topical/w/witnessing_to_others.htm">Witnessing to Others</a> Just as people in Jesus' time were curious about His identity, we have the opportunity to share the truth of who Jesus is with those around us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 6</a> <a href="/q/is_one_like_a_son_of_man_present.htm">What is the significance of His resurrection's power?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_relent_in_2_kings_1_13-17.htm">In 2 Kings 1:13-17, why does God suddenly relent upon the third captain's approach, and does this shift in response align with consistent divine attributes elsewhere in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/did_herod_see_jesus_as_john_the_baptist.htm">Did Herod think that Jesus was John the Baptist? Yes (Matthew 14:2; Mark 6:16) No (Luke 9:9)</a> <a href="/q/how_to_fully_live_christ's_teachings.htm">How can we live fully in Christ's teachings?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/mark/6-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Others 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. said, ἔλεγον (elegon) Verb - Imperfect 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. “He is ἐστίν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. Elijah,” Ἠλίας (Ēlias) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2243.htm">Strong's 2243: </a> Elijah, the prophet. Of Hebrew origin; Helias, an Israelite. and δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. still others, 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. “[He is] a prophet, Προφήτης (Prophētēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <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. like ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. one εἷς (heis) Adjective - Nominative 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 [of old].” 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/mark/6-15.htm">Mark 6:15 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/6-15.htm">Mark 6:15 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/6-15.htm">Mark 6:15 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/6-15.htm">Mark 6:15 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/6-15.htm">Mark 6:15 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/6-15.htm">Mark 6:15 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/6-15.htm">Mark 6:15 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/6-15.htm">Mark 6:15 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/6-15.htm">Mark 6:15 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/6-15.htm">Mark 6:15 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/6-15.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 6:15 But others said He is Elijah (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/6-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 6:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 6:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/6-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 6:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 6:16" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>