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And Peter answering said, "The Christ of God." <a href="/kjv/luke/9.htm">King James Bible</a> He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God. <a href="/nkjv/luke/9.htm">New King James Version</a> He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered and said, “The Christ of God.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” And Peter answered and said, “The Christ of God.” <a href="/nasb/luke/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> And He said to them, &#8220But who do you say that I am?&#8221 And Peter answered and said, &#8220The Christ of God.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” And Peter answered and said, “The Christ of God.” <a href="/lsb/luke/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” And Peter answered and said, “The Christ of God.” <a href="/amp/luke/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter replied, “The Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed) of God!” <a href="/csb/luke/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “But you,” he asked them, “who do you say that I am? ” Peter answered, “God’s Messiah.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220But you,&#8221 He asked them, &#8220who do you say that I am?&#8221 Peter answered, &#8220God&#8217s Messiah!&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he said unto them, But who say ye that I am? And Peter answering said, The Christ of God. <a href="/cev/luke/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus then asked, "But who do you say I am?" Peter answered, "You are the Messiah sent from God." <a href="/erv/luke/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he said unto them, But who say ye that I am? And Peter answering said, The Christ of God. <a href="/gwt/luke/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He asked them, "But who do you say I am?" Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, whom God has sent." <a href="/gnt/luke/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> "What about you?" he asked them. "Who do you say I am?" Peter answered, "You are God's Messiah." <a href="/isv/luke/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> He asked them, "But who do you say I am?" "God's Messiah," Peter replied. <a href="/msb/luke/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?But what about you?? Jesus asked. ?Who do you say I am?? Peter answered, ?The Christ of God.? <a href="/net/luke/9.htm">NET Bible</a> Then he said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter answered, "The Christ of God." <a href="/nheb/luke/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter answered, "The Christ of God." <a href="/wbt/luke/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> He said to them, But who say ye that I am? Peter answering, said, Christ of God. <a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "But you," He asked, "who do you say that I am?" "God's Anointed One," replied Peter. <a href="/web/luke/9.htm">World English Bible</a> He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered, “The Christ of God.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and He said to them, “And you—who do you say I am?” And Peter answering said, “The Christ of God.” <a href="/blb/luke/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He said to them, "But whom do you pronounce Me to be?" And Peter answering said, "The Christ of God." <a href="/ylt/luke/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he said to them, 'And ye -- who do ye say me to be?' and Peter answering said, 'The Christ of God.' <a href="/slt/luke/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he said to them, And whom say ye me to be? And Peter having answered said, The Christ of God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he said to them: But whom do you say that I am? Simon Peter answering, said: The Christ of God. <a href="/cpdv/luke/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” In response, Simon Peter said, “The Christ of God.” <a href="/nabre/luke/9.htm">New American Bible</a> Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter said in reply, “The Messiah of God.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered, “The Messiah of God.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> He said to them, But you, what do you say that I am? Simon answered and said, The Messiah (the anointed one of God). <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But he said to them, “Who is it you are saying that I am?” Shimeon answered and he said, “The Messiah of God.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> He said to them: But who do you say that I am? Peter answered and said: The Christ of God. <a href="/godbey/luke/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And He said to them, <FR>But whom do you say that I am?<Fr> And Peter responding said, The Christ of God. <a href="/haweis/luke/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And he said to them, But who do ye say that I am? Then Peter answering said, The Messiah of God. <a href="/mace/luke/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but who, said he, do you think I am? Peter answered, you are the Messiah of God. <a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "But you," He asked, "who do you say that I am?" "God's Anointed One," replied Peter. <a href="/worrell/luke/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And He said to them, <FR>"But who say ye that I am?"<Fr> And Peter, answering, said, "The Christ of God." <a href="/worsley/luke/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And He said unto them, <FR>But whom say ye that I am?<Fr> And Peter answered and said, The Christ the Son of God. <a href="/parallel/luke/9-20.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/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=3695" 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/luke/9.htm">Peter's Confession of Christ</a> …19They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that a prophet of old has arisen.” 20<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">“But what about</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: Hymeis (PPro-N2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you?” </a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: Eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">Jesus asked.</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: tina (IPro-AMS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">“Who</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legete (V-PIA-2P) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">do you say</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">I</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: einai (V-PNA) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">am?” </a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/4074.htm" title="4074: Petros (N-NMS) -- Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.">Peter</a> <a href="/greek/611.htm" title="611: apokritheis (V-APP-NMS) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.">answered,</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say."></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/5547.htm" title="5547: Christon (N-AMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God.”</a> 21Jesus strictly warned them not to tell this to anyone.…<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/16-15.htm">Matthew 16:15-16</a> “But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” / Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” <a href="/mark/8-29.htm">Mark 8:29</a> “But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ.” <a href="/john/6-68.htm">John 6:68-69</a> Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life. / We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God.” <a href="/matthew/14-33.htm">Matthew 14:33</a> Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!” <a href="/john/11-27.htm">John 11:27</a> “Yes, Lord,” she answered, “I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world.” <a href="/acts/2-36.htm">Acts 2:36</a> Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!” <a href="/acts/8-37.htm">Acts 8:37</a> And Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may be baptized.” The eunuch replied, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” <a href="/romans/10-9.htm">Romans 10:9</a> that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. <a href="/1_john/4-15.htm">1 John 4:15</a> If anyone confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. <a href="/1_john/5-1.htm">1 John 5:1</a> Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves those born of Him. <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. <a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13-14</a> In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. <a href="/psalms/2-7.htm">Psalm 2:7</a> I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father. <a href="/psalms/110-1.htm">Psalm 110:1</a> A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a> He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>He said to them, But whom say you that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.whom.<a href="/matthew/5-47.htm">Matthew 5:47</a> And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?<a href="/matthew/16-15.htm">Matthew 16:15</a> He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?<a href="/matthew/22-42.htm">Matthew 22:42</a> Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The Son of David.The.<a href="/luke/22-67.htm">Luke 22:67</a> Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe:<a href="/matthew/16-16.htm">Matthew 16:16,17</a> And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God… <a href="/matthew/26-63.htm">Matthew 26:63</a> But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/7-46.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/luke/4-42.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/luke/8-22.htm">God's</a> <a href="/luke/8-51.htm">Peter</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/23-2.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/luke/20-41.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/luke/11-28.htm">God's</a> <a href="/luke/9-28.htm">Peter</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 9</div>1. <a href="/luke/9-1.htm">Jesus sends his apostles to work miracles, and to preach.</a> 7. <a href="/luke/9-7.htm">Herod desires to see Jesus.</a> 10. <a href="/luke/9-10.htm">The apostles return.</a> 12. <a href="/luke/9-12.htm">Jesus feeds five thousand;</a> 18. <a href="/luke/9-18.htm">inquires what opinion the world had of him; foretells his passion;</a> 23. <a href="/luke/9-23.htm">proposes to all the pattern of his patience.</a> 28. <a href="/luke/9-28.htm">The transfiguration.</a> 37. <a href="/luke/9-37.htm">He heals the lunatic;</a> 43. <a href="/luke/9-43.htm">again forewarns his disciples of his passion;</a> 46. <a href="/luke/9-46.htm">commends humility;</a> 51. <a href="/luke/9-51.htm">bids them to show mildness toward all, without desire of revenge.</a> 57. <a href="/luke/9-57.htm">Many would follow him, but upon conditions.</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/luke/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But what about you? In this passage, Jesus turns the question of His identity directly to His disciples, emphasizing the personal nature of faith. This moment occurs after Jesus has been performing miracles and teaching, and it follows the disciples' report of public opinion about Him. The question challenges the disciples to move beyond public perception and consider their own understanding and belief. This reflects the necessity of personal conviction in the Christian faith, where each individual must grapple with the identity of Jesus.Jesus asked. The act of Jesus asking this question highlights His role as a teacher who leads His disciples to deeper understanding through inquiry. It is a method that encourages reflection and personal engagement. This question is pivotal in the Gospel narrative, as it sets the stage for the revelation of Jesus' true identity and mission. It also underscores Jesus' awareness of His impending suffering and the need for His followers to comprehend His divine nature and purpose.Who do you say I am? This question is central to Christian theology, as it directly addresses the identity of Jesus. It is not merely about recognizing Jesus as a historical figure or a prophet but understanding Him as the Messiah. The question invites the disciples to declare their faith and understanding of Jesus' divine nature. This moment is crucial as it distinguishes the disciples' belief from the varied opinions of the crowds, who saw Jesus as John the Baptist, Elijah, or another prophet.Peter answered, Peter often acts as the spokesperson for the disciples, and his response is significant. His answer reflects a moment of divine revelation and insight, as he articulates a truth that is foundational to Christian belief. Peter's role here is pivotal, as his confession becomes a cornerstone for the early church's understanding of Jesus' identity.The Christ of God. Peter's declaration identifies Jesus as the Messiah, the Anointed One sent by God. This title, "Christ," is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew "Messiah," and it carries with it the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the coming Savior. This confession acknowledges Jesus' divine mission and His role in God's redemptive plan. It connects to prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a> and <a href="/daniel/9.htm">Daniel 9</a>, which speak of a suffering servant and an anointed ruler. Peter's recognition of Jesus as the Christ is a profound moment of faith and revelation, affirming Jesus' divine authority and His central role in salvation history.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is asking His disciples about His identity. 2. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> One of Jesus' closest disciples, known for his boldness and faith, who declares Jesus as "The Christ of God." 3. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The group of followers who are learning from Jesus and witnessing His ministry. 4. <a href="/topical/c/caesarea_philippi.htm">Caesarea Philippi</a> Although not mentioned directly in this verse, this event occurs in the region of Caesarea Philippi, a place known for its pagan worship, highlighting the contrast between Jesus' identity and the surrounding beliefs.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_personal_confession.htm">The Importance of Personal Confession</a> Each believer must come to a personal understanding and confession of who Jesus is. This is not just an intellectual acknowledgment but a heart conviction. <a href="/topical/d/divine_revelation.htm">Divine Revelation</a> Recognizing Jesus as the Christ is a revelation from God. It is not merely human wisdom but a spiritual insight granted by the Holy Spirit. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_peter.htm">The Role of Peter</a> Peter's confession is foundational for the Church. His recognition of Jesus as the Christ sets the stage for the Church's mission and message. <a href="/topical/i/identity_in_a_pagan_world.htm">Identity in a Pagan World</a> Just as Peter confessed Jesus' identity in a region known for pagan worship, believers today are called to boldly proclaim Jesus as Lord in a world with competing beliefs. <a href="/topical/l/living_out_the_confession.htm">Living Out the Confession</a> Acknowledging Jesus as the Christ should transform our lives, influencing our decisions, actions, and interactions with others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 9</a> <a href="/q/who_is_jesus_christ.htm">Who is Jesus Christ?</a> <a href="/q/mark_9_1__how_reconcile_with_history.htm">Mark 9:1 - How can Jesus' statement that some listeners would not die before seeing God's kingdom be reconciled with modern understanding of events?</a> <a href="/q/how_was_christ_chosen_pre-creation.htm">How can 1 Peter 1:20 claim Christ was chosen 'before the creation of the world' when historical evidence places Jesus's life in the first century?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_satanic_ritual_abuse.htm">How many witnessed Jesus after His resurrection?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) The Christ of God.--This precise form of expression is peculiar to St. Luke. It agrees substantially with "the Lord's Christ" of the song of Simeon (<a href="/luke/2-26.htm" title="And it was revealed to him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.">Luke 2:26</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 20. - But whom say ye that I am Peter answering said, The Christ of God. And the Master listened, apparently without comment, to this reply, which told him what the people said of him, and then went on, "But you, my disciples, who have been ever with he, what say, what think you about me?" Peter, as the representative of the others in that little chosen company, answers, "We believe that thou art more than any prophet or national hero or forerunner of the Messiah; we think that thou art the Messiah himself."' Dr. Morrison very beautifully pictures the disciples' state of mind at this juncture. "No doubt the true light on the subject had often gleamed through the darkness of their minds (see <a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29, 33, 34, 41, 45, 49</a>, etc.). But, though gleam succeeded gleam, in flashes that revealed the Illimitable, the darkness would ever, more or less, close in again. They could not altogether help it. They were witnesses of a 'humiliation' which they could not reconcile with the notions they had inherited in reference to the power and pomp of the Messiah. And yet it was evident that he was entirely unlike all other rabbis. He was the Master of masters, and a mystery over and above. An inner lustre was continually breaking through. It was glorious; it was unique. His character was transcendently noble and pure. He had not, moreover, obtruded self-assertions on them. He had left them, in a great measure, to observe for themselves; and they had been observing." It was, indeed, on the part of these feeble disciples a pure and lofty expression of the effect produced on their hearts by Jesus Christ's teaching. But though these men, afterwards so great, had attained to this grand conception of their adored Master, though they alone, among the crowds, through the sad coloured veil of his low estate, could see shining the glory of Divinity, yet they could not grasp yet the conception of a suffering Messiah, and in spite of all the teaching of the Master, the cross and the Passion made them unbelievers again. It needed the Resurrection to complete the education of faith. <a href="/commentaries/luke/9-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. who τίνα (tina) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. {do} you Ὑμεῖς (Hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. say λέγετε (legete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. I με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. am?” εἶναι (einai) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <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. He asked. Εἶπεν (Eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. Peter Πέτρος (Petros) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. replied, ἀποκριθεὶς (apokritheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_611.htm">Strong's 611: </a> From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. “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. Christ Χριστὸν (Christon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. of God.” Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/9-20.htm">Luke 9:20 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/9-20.htm">Luke 9:20 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/9-20.htm">Luke 9:20 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/9-20.htm">Luke 9:20 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/9-20.htm">Luke 9:20 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/9-20.htm">Luke 9:20 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/9-20.htm">Luke 9:20 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/9-20.htm">Luke 9:20 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/9-20.htm">Luke 9:20 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/9-20.htm">Luke 9:20 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/9-20.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 9:20 He said to them But who do (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/9-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 9:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 9:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/9-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 9:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 9:21" /></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>