They prefer to believe in the most unlikely things." But as he continued to look questioningly at them, they became communicative and told: "One says that you are the prophet Jeremiah; another that you are Elijah of whom they know that he was taken up to heaven in a fiery chariot.

Or they say you are John the Baptist whom Herod caused to be murdered." Then Jesus lifted His head still higher and said: "People say that, do they?
But you, now?
Who do you think I am ?" That came like a thunderbolt.

They were all silent.

Surely He could see that they had followed Him, and knew why.

Could He not see into their thoughts?
Had He suddenly begun to doubt their faith in Him?
Or had He lost faith in Himself?
It is all so mysterious and terrifying.
As they were silent He went on to say: "You attached yourselves to Me in innocent trustfulness, like men who spread their cloaks at My feet, and paid Me the honours of the Messiah.
When I announced the Kingdom of God you were with Me.