Luke 9:18-21

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

¹⁸ Now it occurred that as Jesus was praying privately, the disciples were with Him, and He asked them, Who do men say that I am?

¹⁹ And they answered, John the Baptist; but some say, Elijah; and others, that one of the ancient prophets has come back to life.

²⁰ And He said to them, But who do you [yourselves] say that I am? And Peter replied, The Christ of God!

²¹ But He strictly charged and sharply commanded them [^[a]under penalty] to tell this to no one [no one, ^[b]whoever he might be],