Translations
Modern
But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.”
Traditional
But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.
Literal
But many first will be last, and the last, first.”
Latin
Multi autem erunt primi novissimi, et novissimi primi.
Interlinear
Greek
English
But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.”
Notes
But many who are first: The account ends with a proverb, contrasting the way that God understands life and how people generally understand it (for similar sayings, see Matthew 20:16; Luke 13:30). For those with eyes to see and ears to hear (Mark 4:9–12; 8:18), the kingdom of God has already come. The overturning of this world’s values has begun.
This section is the second cycle (see study note on 8:27–9:1) containing:
a prediction about the suffering of Jesus (9:30–32),
an error by the disciples (9:33–34), and
teaching about discipleship (9:35–10:31).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Jesus Teaches in Pereac. AD 30
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Brothers (and Sisters) Mark, Gospel of Servant of the Lord Travel