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Mark 9:14
When they returned to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus and the three disciples return from the mountain to the remaining disciples, finding a large crowd and scribes in active dispute.
The words — ἐλθόντες (elthontes) translates literally as "having come" and εἶδον (eidon) as "they saw," recording the physical arrival and visual assessment of the scene.
The thread — The descent to a disputing crowd and religious leaders parallels Luke 9:37, Matthew 17:14, and the earlier presence of scribes in Mark 2:6.
Why it lands — The text reports the arrival and observation before noting the conflict, requiring the reader to acknowledge that divine intervention addresses human failure without endorsing the debate itself.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them.
Cross-references
- Luke 9:37 The next day, when they came down from the mountain, Jesus was met by a large crowd.
- Matthew 17:14 When they came to the crowd, a man came up to Jesus and knelt before Him.
- Mark 2:6 But some of the scribes were sitting there and thinking in their hearts,
- Mark 11:28 “By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You the authority to do them?”
- Mark 12:14 “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and seek favor from no one. Indeed, You are impartial and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay them or not?”
- Luke 11:53 As Jesus went on from there, the scribes and Pharisees began to oppose Him bitterly and to ply Him with questions about many things,
- Hebrews 12:3 Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.