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A Strategic Retreat
Commentators note that Jesus intentionally led his disciples to the remote region of Caesarea Philippi. This location was safely outside the jurisdiction of his enemies, providing a private setting for a crucial conversation. Scholars suggest this marks a deliberate turning point in his ministry, where he begins to prepare his closest followers for his coming suffering and death.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 8:27
Into the villages of Caesarea Philippi (εις τας κωμας Καισαριας της Φιλιππου). Parts (μερη)Matthew 16:13 has, the Caes…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 8:27–29
19th Century
Bishop
See Notes on Matthew 16:13-16.
The towns of Cæsarea Philippi.—Better, villages.
He asked his disciple…
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 8:27
19th Century
Preacher
It was Christ's usual way, when he took a walk with his disciples, to pass the time with holy conversation. It would be well if we always did the s…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 8:27
The first half of Mark’s gospel mounts to a climax with the story of the disciples’ recognition of Jesus’ messiahship at Caesarea Philippi (at the …
John Gill
On Mark 8:27
17th Century
Pastor
And Jesus went out, and his disciples
From Bethsaida and even from Galilee
into the towns Caesare…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 8:27–33
17th Century
Minister
These things are written, that we may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. These miracles of our Lord assure us that he was n…