Pentecost Season · Year B
Proper 19
September 12, 2027
Overview & Insights
“But who do you say that I am? Peter answered him, You are the Christ.” (Mark 8:29)
We are at the turning point (called the “watershed” by many) in Mark’s Gospel. The first part (8:27–30) sums up the first half of the Gospel and addresses the identity of Jesus. The second part (8:31–33) sets the scene for the second half, the death and resurrection of Jesus. The travel narrative—the road to Jerusalem—begins in Bethsaida (see on 8:22) and here. Jesus now moves south to his destiny.
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Commentary
Commentary on Mark 8:27-38 (Year B) Working Preacher
Luther Seminary's Year B commentary on Peter's confession and taking up the cross.
Enduring Word: Mark 8 Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse study of Mark 8.
Precept Austin: Mark 8 Commentary Precept Austin
In depth study notes with Greek word helps on Mark 8.
BibleHub Commentaries: Mark 8:27 BibleHub
Classic commentaries gathered verse by verse for the passage.
Coffman Commentary: Mark 8 StudyLight
James Burton Coffman's chapter commentary on Mark 8.
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Why is Peter's confession a turning point in Mark?
At Caesarea Philippi Peter confesses Jesus as the Christ, and from that moment Jesus begins to teach plainly that the Son of Man must suffer, be killed, and after three days rise.
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