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Mark 9:33
Then they came to Capernaum. While Jesus was in the house, He asked them, “What were you discussing on the way?”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus asks His disciples in a Capernaum house, “What were you discussing on the way?” immediately after they arrive following a journey.
The words — The Greek ἦλθον (ēlthon) literally means “they came,” recording their arrival, while οἰκίᾳ (oikia) identifies the specific house where the inquiry occurs.
The thread — The disciples’ concealed rivalry appears in Luke 9:46 and Matthew 18:1, while Hebrews 4:13 confirms that such hidden disputes are fully exposed to divine sight.
Why it lands — The text records Jesus’ direct question about their unspoken conversation, requiring the reader to confront how hidden motives are visible and must be brought into the open.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?
Cross-references
- Matthew 18:1 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 Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.
- John 2:25 He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man.
- 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.
- Psalms 139:1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known me.
- 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?”
- 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.