Mark 8:27
Summary for Mark 8:27-9:1: 8:27–9:1 a This section is the first cycle containing a prediction by Jesus of his suffering (8:31 b), an error by the disciples (8:32-33 c), and a collection of Jesus’ sayings about discipleship (8:34–9:1 d). Cp. 9:30–10:31 e.Summary for Mark 8:27-38: 8:27-38 f Peter’s declaration of Jesus as Messiah and Jesus’ first prediction of his death mark a turning point in Mark’s Gospel and a new stage in Jesus’ life. The question, “Who is this man?” raised by the disciples in 4:41 g, is now answered by Peter.
Summary for Mark 8:27-28: 8:27-28 h Philip the Tetrarch, son of Herod the Great, built Caesarea Philippi on the slopes of Mount Hermon about twenty-five miles (forty kilometers) north of the Sea of Galilee. The more famous Caesarea on the coast had been built by Philip’s father.
• Who do people say I am? As a good teacher, Jesus asked a question to elicit his disciples’ understanding. The response is similar to 6:14-16 i.
• John the Baptist: See study note on 6:14.
• one of the other prophets: Jesus was clearly considered a prophet (6:4 j; 14:65 k; Luke 7:16 l, 39 m; 13:33 n; 24:19 o).
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