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Luke 9:18–19

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¶ And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am?
They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.
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From verse 18

  1. Matthew 16:13–16Rank 1 from verse 18
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    13¶ When Jesus came into the coasts of Cæsarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?

    14And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.

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

    16And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.

  2. Mark 8:27–30Rank 2 from verse 18
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    27¶ And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Cæsarea Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Whom do men say that I am?

    28And they answered, John the Baptist: but some say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets.

    29And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ.

    30And he charged them that they should tell no man of him.

  3. Luke 11:1Rank 3 from verse 18
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    1AND it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.

  4. Matthew 26:36Rank 4 from verse 18
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    36¶ Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.

  5. Luke 22:39–41Rank 5 from verse 18
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    39¶ And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.

    40And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.

    41And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,

From verse 19

  1. John 1:21Rank 1 from verse 19
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    21And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No.

  2. Luke 9:7–8Rank 2 from verse 19
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    7¶ Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead;

    8And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.

  3. Malachi 4:5Rank 3 from verse 19
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    5¶ Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord:

  4. Mark 6:15Rank 4 from verse 19
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    15Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a prophet, or as one of the prophets.

  5. Matthew 14:2Rank 5 from verse 19
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    2And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.

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Luke 9:18

COMBINED MEANING

pass

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To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.

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alone

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1. Without others, company, or help; by oneself. 2. Only or solely. 3. In "let ... alone," to leave undisturbed or refrain from interfering with.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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whom

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The objective form of who, referring to the person or persons acted upon or related to.

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say

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Sense 1: To speak, declare, tell, or express. Sense 2: What is said.

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people

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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

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Luke 9:19

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answering

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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of answer, meaning to reply, respond, or give account.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Baptist

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One who baptizes; as a title, John the Baptist.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Bullokar 1616 · Webster 1828

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

say

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Sense 1: To speak, declare, tell, or express. Sense 2: What is said.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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old

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1. Advanced in age or existing for a long time. 2. Of the stated or specified age. 3. Ancient, former, previous, or worn.

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COMBINED MEANING

risen

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Having risen; stood up, come forth, ascended, or returned from death.

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again

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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

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17And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets.

18¶ And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am?

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19They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.

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20He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.

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