Matthew 16:15 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Whom say ye? — The pronoun is doubly emphasised in the Greek, “But ye — whom say ye...?” The question is, as has been said, parallel in tone, though not in form, to that of John 6:67. Had they still a distinct faith of their own? or were they, too, falling back into these popular surmises?

Matthew 16:15

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