Mark 9:12

Translations

Modern

He replied, “Elijah does indeed come first, and he restores all things. Why then is it written that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected?

Traditional

And he answered and told them, Elias verily cometh first, and restoreth all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many things, and be set at nought.

Literal

And He was saying to them, “Elijah indeed, having come first, restores all things. And how has it been written about the Son of Man that He should suffer many things and be set at nothing?

Latin

Qui respondens, ait illis: Elias cum venerit primo, restituet omnia: et quomodo scriptum est in Filium hominis, ut multa patiatur et contemnatur.

Interlinear

Greek

English

He replied, “Elijah does indeed come first, and he restores all things. Why then is it written that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected?

Notes

Mark 9:12

The teachers of the law were correct that Elijah must come before the completion of God’s kingdom (the time when God fully establishes his rule). But Scripture also says that the Son of Man must suffer greatly (for example, Psalm 22; Isaiah 52:13–53:12).

Theme notes and profiles

Elijah John the Baptist Moses

Events

The Transfiguationc. AD 29

Related verses

Isaiah 53:1–12
Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed?
Isaiah 50:6
I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle.
Isaiah 52:14
Just as many were appalled at Him—His appearance was disfigured beyond that of any man, and His form was marred beyond human likeness—
Isaiah 40:3–5
A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert.
Luke 1:16–17
Many of the sons of Israel he will turn back to the Lord their God.
Luke 23:11
And even Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked Him. Dressing Him in a fine robe, they sent Him back to Pilate.
Isaiah 49:7
Thus says the LORD, the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel, to Him who was despised and abhorred by the nation, to the Servant of rulers: “Kings will see You and rise, and princes will bow down, because of the LORD, who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen You.”
Matthew 11:2–18
Meanwhile John heard in prison about the works of Christ, and he sent his disciples
Psalm 22:1–31
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Doe of the Dawn.” A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Why are You so far from saving me, so far from my words of groaning?
Zechariah 13:7
Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, against the man who is My Companion, declares the LORD of Hosts. Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn My hand against the little ones.
Psalm 69:1–36
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of David. Save me, O God, for the waters are up to my neck.
John 3:27–30
John replied, “A man can receive only what is given him from heaven.

Parallels

Matthew 17:1–13 Luke 9:28–36 2 Peter 1:16–21

People

Elijah: A prophet during the reigns of Ahab and Ahaziah

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Demon-Possession Jesus Christ, Teachings of Mark, Gospel of Mount Tabor Prophecy Servant of the Lord Son of Man

Topics

Elijah: Antitype of John the Baptist Jesus, the Christ: Humanity of Jesus, the Christ: Is Transfigured

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