Mark 9:33

Translations

Modern

Then they came to Capernaum. While Jesus was in the house, He asked them, “What were you discussing on the way?”

Traditional

And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?

Literal

And they came to Capernaum. And being in the house, He was questioning them, “What were you reasoning on the way?”

Latin

Et venerunt Capharnaum. Qui cum domi essent, interrogabat eos: Quid in via tractabatis?

Original

Greek

English

Then they came to Capernaum. While Jesus was in the house, He asked them, “What were you discussing on the way?”

Notes

Mark 9:33–34

Capernaum was where Jesus lived in Galilee (1:21; 2:1).
The disciples of Jesus did not answer his question because they knew he would not approve of their discussion.
arguing about which of them was the greatest: This issue would come up again in 10:35–37.

Mark 9:33–50

The disciples did not understand the prediction Jesus made about his suffering. Because of this, they could not see what it meant for their own lives.

Mark 9:30–10:31

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).

Events

Teachings on Humility/Temptation/Reconciliationc. AD 29

Related verses

Matthew 18:1–5
At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
Hebrews 4:13
Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.
Luke 9:46–48
Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.
John 21:17
Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.
John 2:25
He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man.
Psalm 139:1–4
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known me.
Mark 2:8
At once Jesus knew in His spirit that they were thinking this way within themselves. “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?” He asked.
Revelation 2:23
Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.
Matthew 17:24
After they had arrived in Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma tax came to Peter and asked, “Does your Teacher pay the two drachmas?”

Parallels

Matthew 18:1–5 Luke 9:46–50

Places

Capernaum: Town in Galilee; center of Jesus' ministry

Glossary

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

Topics

Ambition: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Humility: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Reproves the Ambition of his Disciples (At Capernaum) The Apostles: Humility Urged Upon Worldliness: General Scriptures Concerning

Mark 9:33

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