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Peter's Confession of Christ
…19They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that a prophet of old has arisen.”20“But what aboutyou?”Jesus asked.“Whodo you sayIam?”Peteranswered,“TheChristof God.”21Jesus strictly warned them not to tell this to anyone.…

Treasury of Scripture

He said to them, But whom say you that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.

whom.

Matthew 5:47
And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye morethan others? do not even the publicans so?

Matthew 16:15
He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?

Matthew 22:42
Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him,The Son of David.

The.

Luke 22:67
Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe:

Matthew 16:16,17
And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God…

Matthew 26:63
But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.

AnointedChristGod'sPeterAnointedChristGod'sPeter1.Jesus sends his apostles to work miracles, and to preach.
7.Herod desires to see Jesus.
10.The apostles return.
12.Jesus feeds five thousand;
18.inquires what opinion the world had of him; foretells his passion;
23.proposes to all the pattern of his patience.
28.The transfiguration.
37.He heals the lunatic;
43.again forewarns his disciples of his passion;
46.commends humility;
51.bids them to show mildness toward all, without desire of revenge.
57.Many would follow him, but upon conditions.

But what about you?
In this passage, Jesus turns the question of His identity directly to His disciples, emphasizing the personal nature of faith. This moment occurs after Jesus has been performing miracles and teaching, and it follows the disciples' report of public opinion about Him. The question challenges the disciples to move beyond public perception and consider their own understanding and belief. This reflects the necessity of personal conviction in the Christian faith, where each individual must grapple with the identity of Jesus.

Jesus asked.
The act of Jesus asking this question highlights His role as a teacher who leads His disciples to deeper understanding through inquiry. It is a method that encourages reflection and personal engagement. This question is pivotal in the Gospel narrative, as it sets the stage for the revelation of Jesus' true identity and mission. It also underscores Jesus' awareness of His impending suffering and the need for His followers to comprehend His divine nature and purpose.

Who do you say I am?
This question is central to Christian theology, as it directly addresses the identity of Jesus. It is not merely about recognizing Jesus as a historical figure or a prophet but understanding Him as the Messiah. The question invites the disciples to declare their faith and understanding of Jesus' divine nature. This moment is crucial as it distinguishes the disciples' belief from the varied opinions of the crowds, who saw Jesus as John the Baptist, Elijah, or another prophet.

Peter answered,
Peter often acts as the spokesperson for the disciples, and his response is significant. His answer reflects a moment of divine revelation and insight, as he articulates a truth that is foundational to Christian belief. Peter's role here is pivotal, as his confession becomes a cornerstone for the early church's understanding of Jesus' identity.

The Christ of God.
Peter's declaration identifies Jesus as the Messiah, the Anointed One sent by God. This title, "Christ," is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew "Messiah," and it carries with it the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the coming Savior. This confession acknowledges Jesus' divine mission and His role in God's redemptive plan. It connects to prophecies such asIsaiah 53 andDaniel 9, which speak of a suffering servant and an anointed ruler. Peter's recognition of Jesus as the Christ is a profound moment of faith and revelation, affirming Jesus' divine authority and His central role in salvation history.

1.Jesus
The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is asking His disciples about His identity.

2.Peter
One of Jesus' closest disciples, known for his boldness and faith, who declares Jesus as "The Christ of God."

3.Disciples
The group of followers who are learning from Jesus and witnessing His ministry.

4.Caesarea Philippi
Although not mentioned directly in this verse, this event occurs in the region of Caesarea Philippi, a place known for its pagan worship, highlighting the contrast between Jesus' identity and the surrounding beliefs.The Importance of Personal Confession
Each believer must come to a personal understanding and confession of who Jesus is. This is not just an intellectual acknowledgment but a heart conviction.

Divine Revelation
Recognizing Jesus as the Christ is a revelation from God. It is not merely human wisdom but a spiritual insight granted by the Holy Spirit.

The Role of Peter
Peter's confession is foundational for the Church. His recognition of Jesus as the Christ sets the stage for the Church's mission and message.

Identity in a Pagan World
Just as Peter confessed Jesus' identity in a region known for pagan worship, believers today are called to boldly proclaim Jesus as Lord in a world with competing beliefs.

Living Out the Confession
Acknowledging Jesus as the Christ should transform our lives, influencing our decisions, actions, and interactions with others.1.What is the meaning of Luke 9:20?

2.How does Peter's confession in Luke 9:20 strengthen your personal faith in Christ?

3.What does "the Christ of God" reveal about Jesus' divine mission and identity?

4.How can Peter's declaration in Luke 9:20 guide your daily witness for Jesus?

5.Connect Peter's confession to Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah.

6.How can acknowledging Jesus as "the Christ" impact your life choices today?

7.What does Peter's confession in Luke 9:20 reveal about Jesus' identity?

8.How does Luke 9:20 challenge our understanding of Jesus as the Messiah?

9.Why is Peter's declaration in Luke 9:20 significant for Christian faith?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 9?

11.Who is Jesus Christ?

12.Mark 9:1 - How can Jesus' statement that some listeners would not die before seeing God's kingdom be reconciled with modern understanding of events?

13.How can 1 Peter 1:20 claim Christ was chosen 'before the creation of the world' when historical evidence places Jesus's life in the first century?

14.How many witnessed Jesus after His resurrection?But what about you?

• Moments earlier, the disciples report what “the crowds” are saying (Luke 9:18–19). Now Jesus pivots, putting the spotlight on them. Like Joshua’s “choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve” (Joshua 24:15) and Jesus’ own “Do you also want to leave?” (John 6:67), the question personalizes faith.

• Faith is never merely second-hand; it demands an individual response. No matter how accurate public opinion might be, Jesus presses for a heart-level decision.

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Jesus asked.

• Every major turning point in Scripture often begins with a divine question—“Where are you?” (Genesis 3:9). Questions from God are invitations, not information-gathering.

• Here the Teacher draws His followers deeper, just as He does in the parallels (Matthew 16:15;Mark 8:29).

• Notice that Jesus initiates; disciples react. Our understanding always starts with His initiative (John 15:16).

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Who do you say I am?

• This is the watershed issue of life. Salvation hinges on a right confession: “If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ … you will be saved” (Romans 10:9).

• Martha voices it: “I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God” (John 11:27). John later declares, “Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him” (1 John 4:15).

• The question moves beyond titles to allegiance—who Jesus is determines how we live.

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Peter answered,

• True to form, Peter speaks for the group. His response is immediate and bold—no hedging, no polling.

• Earlier he said, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life” (John 6:68). Now he crystallizes that conviction into a clear confession.

• Peter’s willingness to speak out models the outward expression of inward faith (Matthew 10:32).

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The Christ of God.

• “Christ” means “Anointed One,” echoingPsalm 2:2: “The kings of the earth take their stand … against the LORD and against His Anointed.”

• Jesus is not merely anointed by men but by God Himself—“God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power” (Acts 10:38).

• He fulfillsIsaiah 61:1, the Spirit-anointed liberator; He is the promised Savior announced at His birth: “Today … a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:11).

• Everyone “who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God” (1 John 5:1). Peter’s confession aligns him with that eternal truth.

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summary

Luke 9:20 zeroes in on the essential question every person must answer. Jesus personalizes the discussion, initiates the encounter, and presses for a confession that moves beyond hearsay. Peter rises to the moment, declaring that Jesus is God’s Anointed Messiah—the centerpiece of faith foretold by prophets and fulfilled in Christ. The verse challenges every reader to echo Peter’s confession and align life accordingly.

(20)The Christ of God.--This precise form of expression is peculiar to St. Luke. It agrees substantially with "the Lord's Christ" of the song of Simeon (Luke 2:26).

Verse 20. -But whom say ye that I am Peteranswering said, The Christ of God. And the Master listened, apparently without comment, to this reply, which told him what the people said of him, and then went on, "But you, my disciples, who have been ever with he, what say, what thinkyou aboutme?" Peter, as the representative of the others in that little chosen company, answers, "We believe that thou art more than any prophet or national hero or forerunner of the Messiah;we think that thou art the Messiah himself."' Dr. Morrison very beautifully pictures the disciples' state of mind at this juncture. "No doubt the true light on the subject had often gleamed through the darkness of their minds (seeJohn 1:29, 33, 34, 41, 45, 49, etc.). But, though gleam succeeded gleam, in flashes that revealed the Illimitable, the darkness would ever, more or less, close in again. They could not altogether help it. They were witnesses of a 'humiliation' which they could not reconcile with the notions they had inherited in reference to the power and pomp of the Messiah. And yet it was evident that he was entirely unlike all other rabbis. He was the Master of masters, and a mystery over and above. An inner lustre was continually breaking through. It was glorious; it was unique. His character was transcendently noble and pure. He had not, moreover, obtruded self-assertions on them. He had left them, in a great measure, to observe for themselves; and theyhad been observing." It was, indeed, on the part of these feeble disciples a pure and lofty expression of the effect produced on their hearts by Jesus Christ's teaching. But though these men, afterwards so great, had attained to this grand conception of their adored Master, though they alone, among the crowds, through the sad coloured veil of his low estate, could see shining the glory of Divinity, yetthey could not grasp yet the conception of a suffering Messiah, and in spite of all the teaching of the Master, the cross and the Passion made them unbelievers again. It needed the Resurrection to complete the education of faith.

Parallel Commentaries ...


“But
δὲ(de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.

who
τίνα(tina)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5101:Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.

{do} you
Ὑμεῖς(Hymeis)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771:You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

say
λέγετε(legete)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 3004:(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

I
με(me)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

am?”
εἶναι(einai)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 1510:I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

He asked.
Εἶπεν(Eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036:Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

Peter
Πέτρος(Petros)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4074:Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.

replied,
ἀποκριθεὶς(apokritheis)
Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 611:From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.

“The
Τὸν(Ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Christ
Χριστὸν(Christon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5547:Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.

of God.”
Θεοῦ(Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316:A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.


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