Luke 9:18-21

Peter’s Confession of Christ

18 One day as Jesus was praying in private and the disciples were with Him, He questioned them: “Who do the crowds say I am?” ¹

19 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that a prophet of old has arisen.”

20 “But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “The Christ of God.”

Christ’s Passion Foretold

21 Jesus strictly warned them not to tell this to anyone. ²

Cross References

• 1. (Matthew 16:13–20; Mark 8:27–30; John 6:67–71)
• 2. (Matthew 16:21–23; Mark 8:31–33)