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Mark 9

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 9 of 16

1 And He said to them, Truly I say to you, There are some of The ones standing here who not shall taste of death, not until they see the kingdom of God coming in power.

2 And after six days Jesus takes along Peter and James and John, and leads them into a high mountain apart, alone. And He was transfigured before them.

3 And His garments became shining, very white like snow, such as a fuller on earth is not able to whiten.

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Chapter Summary

2 Jesus is transfigured. 11 He instructs his disciples concerning Elijah: 14 casts forth a dumb and deaf spirit: 30 and foretells his death.

Key Greek Words

πνεῦμα ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind G4151
ἑστηκότων abide, appoint, bring G2476
μετὰ after(-ward), X that he again, against G3326
γῆς country, earth(-ly), ground G1093
οὐδένα any (man), aught, man G3762

People & Context

The Transfiguration

Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up a high mountain where He is transfigured, His garments shining exceedingly white. Moses and Elijah appear, and G…

Discussion About Elijah

As they descend the mountain, Jesus commands them to keep the vision secret until His resurrection. He answers their questions by confirming that Elij…

Healing the Mute and Deaf Spirit

The disciples fail to cast out a demon from a boy. After the father cries 'Help my unbelief!', Jesus rebukes the unbelieving generation, heals the con…

Timeline

The Transfiguration

Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up a high mountain where He is transfigured, His garments shining exceedingly white. Moses and Elijah appear, and God the Father speaks from a cloud, saying 'This is My Son, the Beloved; hear Him.'

Mark 9:1-8
Discussion About Elijah

As they descend the mountain, Jesus commands them to keep the vision secret until His resurrection. He answers their questions by confirming that Elijah has indeed already come and suffered as it was written.

Mark 9:9-13
Healing the Mute and Deaf Spirit

The disciples fail to cast out a demon from a boy. After the father cries 'Help my unbelief!', Jesus rebukes the unbelieving generation, heals the convulsing boy, and later tells His disciples this kind requires prayer and fasting.

Mark 9:14-29

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