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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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AT Robertson
On Mark 8:28
And they told him (ο δε ειπαν). They knew only too well. See on Mt 16:14,28 for discussion.
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 8:28–29
19th Century
Preacher
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 8:28
The answers that the disciples gave all reflect an inadequate view of Christ. John the Baptist, for example, had a preparatory role. He looked for …
John Gill
On Mark 8:28
17th Century
Pastor
And they answered That some said he was John the Baptist; which was the opinion of Herod, and o…
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…