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They told him, "John the Baptizer, and others, Elijah, but others, one of the prophets."
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Honorable but Inadequate Views
Commentators note that the public opinions about Jesus—John the Baptist, Elijah, a prophet—were all titles of great honor. The people saw him as an extraordinary figure, not a common man. However, scholars emphasize that while respectful, all of these views were ultimately inadequate and fell short of recognizing his true identity as the Messiah.
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And they told him (ο δε ειπαν). They knew only too well. See on Mt 16:14,28 for discussion.
19th Century
Anglican
See Notes on Matthew 16:13-16.
The towns of Cæsarea Philippi.—Better, villages.
He asked his disciple…
Baptist
And they answered, John the Baptist: but some say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets. And he says to them, But whom say you that I am?
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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Presbyterian
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