Mark 9:32

The Second Prediction of the Passion · Mark 9:30–32
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Translations

Modern
But they did not understand this statement, and they were afraid to ask Him about it.
Traditional
But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him.
Literal
But they were not understanding the saying, and they were afraid to question Him.
Latin
At illi ignorabant verbum: et timebant interrogare eum.

Original

Greek
English
But they did not understand this statement, and they were afraid to ask Him about it.

Notes

The disciples were still unable to accept the teaching of Jesus concerning his death or to recognize how it fit into God’s plan.

This section is the second cycle (see study note on 8:27–9:1) containing:

Events

Parallels

Matthew 17:22–23 Luke 9:43–45

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Demon-Possession Jesus Christ Mark, Gospel of

Topics

Apostles: Fail to Comprehend the Nature and Mission of Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Foretells his own Death and Resurrection (In Galilee)