📖 Mark — Chapter 9 (KJV)
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Mark 9:1 And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not Rtaste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power.
Mark 9:2 And Rafter six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them.
Mark 9:3 And Rhis raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them.
Mark 9:4 And there Rappeared unto them Elias with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus.
Mark 9:5 And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, Rit is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
Mark 9:6 RFor he wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid.
Mark 9:7 And there was Ra cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.
Mark 9:8 And suddenly, when they had looked round about, they saw no man any more, save Jesus only with themselves.
Mark 9:9 And as they came down from the mountain, Rhe charged them that they should tell no man what things they had seen, till the Son of man were risen from the dead.
Mark 9:10 And Rthey kept that saying with themselves, questioning one with another what the rising from the dead should mean.
Mark 9:11 And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes that Elias must first come?
Mark 9:12 And he answered and told them, Elias verily cometh first, and Rrestoreth all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many things, and be set at nought.
Mark 9:13 But I say unto you, That RElias is indeed come, and they have done unto him whatsoever they listed, as it is written of him.
Mark 9:14 And Rwhen he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them.
Mark 9:15 And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, Rwere greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him.
Mark 9:16 And he asked the scribes, RWhat question ye with them?
Mark 9:17 And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath Ra dumb spirit;
Mark 9:18 And wheresoever he taketh him, he Rteareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out; and they could not.
Mark 9:19 He answereth him, and saith, RO faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.
Mark 9:20 And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway Rthe spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming.
Mark 9:21 And he asked his father, RHow long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child.
Mark 9:22 And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, Rhave compassion on us, and help us.
Mark 9:23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
Mark 9:24 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said Rwith tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.
Mark 9:25 When Jesus saw that the people came running together, Rhe rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.
Mark 9:26 And the spirit Rcried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead.
Mark 9:27 RBut Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose.
Mark 9:28 And when he was come into the house, his disciples Rasked him privately, Why could not we cast him out?
Mark 9:29 And he said unto them, RThis kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.
Mark 9:30 And they departed thence, and passed Rthrough Galilee; and he would not that any man should know it.
Mark 9:31 For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, RThe Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third day.
Mark 9:32 But Rthey understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him.
Mark 9:33 And Rhe came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?
Mark 9:34 But they held their peace: for by the way Rthey had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.
Mark 9:35 And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.
Mark 9:36 And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them,
Mark 9:37 Whosoever shall Rreceive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.
Mark 9:38 And John answered him, saying, RMaster, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us.
Mark 9:39 But Jesus said, RForbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.
Mark 9:40 RFor he that is not against us is on our part.
Mark 9:41 For Rwhosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.
Mark 9:42 And whosoever shall Roffend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.
Mark 9:43 And if thy hand Roffend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:
Mark 9:44 Where Rtheir worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
Mark 9:45 And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:
Mark 9:46 RWhere their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
Mark 9:47 And if Rthine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire:
Mark 9:48 RWhere their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
Mark 9:49 For every one shall be salted with fire, Rand every sacrifice shall be salted with salt.
Mark 9:50 Salt Ris good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Mark 9:1–13 — The beloved Son is revealed while suffering is explained
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jesus is transfigured before three disciples with Moses and Elias present. The heavenly voice calls them to hear him; on descent he addresses resurrection, Elias, and the Son of man’s suffering.
Key Truth: Hear Jesus’ words as well as attending to his glory.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… of them that stand here, which shall not taste of ____ , till they have seen the kingdom of God come …” (Mark 9:1)
Find it in Mark 9:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved ____ : hear him.” (Mark 9:7)
Find it in Mark 9:7 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes that ____ must first come?” (Mark 9:11)
Find it in Mark 9:11 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Mark 9:14–29 — A father’s appeal leads to deliverance and teaching about prayer
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The disciples have failed to deliver a tormented boy. His father appeals for help with faith and unbelief, Jesus delivers the child, and the disciples learn about dependence through prayer and fasting.
Key Truth: Bring imperfect faith honestly to Jesus and seek dependence through prayer.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… asked his father, How long is it ago since this ____ unto him? And he said, Of a child.” (Mark 9:21)
Find it in Mark 9:21 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And ____ it hath cast him into the fire, and into the …” (Mark 9:22)
Find it in Mark 9:22 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And he ____ unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but …” (Mark 9:29)
Find it in Mark 9:29 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Mark 9:30–50 — Greatness, welcome, and offences are addressed
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jesus foretells betrayal and resurrection, then answers an argument about rank with service and receiving a child. He corrects possessiveness about ministry and warns severely against causing stumbling and tolerating sin.
Key Truth: Seek peace and careful service rather than status or rivalry.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And they ____ thence, and passed through Galilee; and he would not that …” (Mark 9:30)
Find it in Mark 9:30 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “For he that is not against us is on our ____ .” (Mark 9:40)
Find it in Mark 9:40 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “But they held their ____ : for by the way they had disputed among themselves, …” (Mark 9:34)
Find it in Mark 9:34 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Matthew 18:6 — Matthew also records the warning against causing a little one who believes to stumble.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What would humble service change in a disagreement about recognition or position?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Mark 9:1–13 (The beloved Son is revealed while suffering is explained) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Mark 9:14–29 (A father’s appeal leads to deliverance and teaching about prayer) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Mark 9:30–50 (Greatness, welcome, and offences are addressed) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. How does the father's appeal hold belief and weakness together?
5. How does Jesus reverse the disciples' pursuit of first place?
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