Parallel passages: Matthew 16:13-24; Luke 9:18-23.—
Christ's prediction of his death and rebuke of Peter.
This section will be considered in connection with a like prediction in the following (ninth) chapter of this Gospel.—J.J.G.
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Mark 8:27-34
Mark 8:27-34
The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain
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