Mark 9:34

Translations

Modern

But they were silent, for on the way they had been arguing about which of them was the greatest.

Traditional

But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.

Literal

But they were silent, for they discussed with one another on the way who was greater.

Latin

At illi tacebant: siquidem in via inter se disputaverunt: quis eorum major esset.

Interlinear

Greek

English

But they were silent, for on the way they had been arguing about which of them was the greatest.

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

Mark 9:50
Salt is good, but if the salt loses its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”
Philippians 2:3–7
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.
1 Peter 5:3
…not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
Romans 12:10
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.
3 John 1:9
I have written to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not accept our instruction.
Luke 22:24–30
A dispute also arose among the disciples as to which of them should be considered the greatest.
Luke 9:46–48
Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.
Matthew 20:21–24
“What do you want?” He inquired. She answered, “Declare that in Your kingdom one of these two sons of mine may sit at Your right hand, and the other at Your left.”
Matthew 18:1–5
At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”

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