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High Praise, But Not Enough
Commentators note that the crowds held Jesus in high esteem, comparing him to legendary prophets like John the Baptist, Elijah, and Jeremiah. However, these were all human guesses that fell short. While respectful, these opinions failed to recognize Jesus's true identity as the divine Son of God, the Messiah, showing that even sincere admiration can miss the central truth of who Jesus is.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 16:14
18th Century
Theologian
And they said, etc. See Barnes on Matthew 11:14.
They supposed he might be John the Baptist, as Herod did, risen from the dead. See…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 16:14
And they said (ο δε ειπαν). They were ready to respond for they knew that popular opinion was divided on that point (14:1f.). They…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 16:14
19th Century
Preacher
These were all conjectures and far from the mark, yet there was some likeness to truth in them all. Herod’s notion that Jesus was John the Baptist,…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 16:14
Opinion on Jesus’ identity was divided. Some thought he was John the Baptist risen from the dead—Herod Antipas’s view (14:2). Those who thought he …
John Calvin
On Matthew 16:14
16th Century
Theologian
Some [say,] John the Baptist. This inquiry does not relate to the open enemies of Christ, nor to ungodly scoffers, but to the sounder and …
John Gill
On Matthew 16:14
17th Century
Pastor
And they said, some say that you are John the Baptist
It was the opinion of some of the Jews, that he was John the B…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 16:13–20
17th Century
Minister
Peter, speaking for himself and his brothers, said that they were assured that our Lord was the promised Messiah, the Son of the living God. This s…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 16:13–19
13th Century
Philosopher
Above, the Lord taught that the Gospel teaching ought to be kept pure from the leaven of the Jews; now here He teaches the exalted nature of His do…