Mark 8:27–38

Peter Says That Jesus Is the Christ

27Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, “Who do people say I am?”

28They replied, “Some say John the Baptist. Others say Elijah. Still others say one of the prophets.”

29“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?”

Peter answered, “You are the Christ.”

30Jesus warned them not to tell anyone about him.

Jesus Tells About His Coming Death

31Jesus then began to teach his disciples. He taught them that the Son of Man must suffer many things. He taught them that the elders would not accept him. The chief priests and the teachers of the law would not accept him either. He must be killed and after three days rise again. 32He spoke clearly about this.

Peter took Jesus to one side and began to scold him.

33Jesus turned and looked at his disciples. He scolded Peter. “Get behind me, Satan!” he said. “You are not thinking about the things of God. Instead, you are thinking about human things.”

34Jesus called the crowd to him along with his disciples. He said, “If anyone wants to come after me, he must say no to himself. He must pick up his cross and follow me. 35If he wants to save his life, he will lose it. But if he loses his life for me and for the good news, he will save it. 36What good is it if someone gains the whole world but loses his soul? 37Or what can anyone trade for his soul?

38“Suppose you are ashamed of me and my words among these adulterous and sinful people. Then the Son of Man will be ashamed of you when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.”