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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/mark/9.htm">New International Version</a> When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. <a href="/nlt/mark/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> When they returned to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd surrounding them, and some teachers of religious law were arguing with them. <a href="/esv/mark/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> And when they came to the disciples, they saw a great crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them. <a href="/bsb/mark/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When they returned to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them. <a href="/blb/mark/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having come to the disciples, they saw a great crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them. <a href="/kjv/mark/9.htm">King James Bible</a> And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them. <a href="/nkjv/mark/9.htm">New King James Version</a> And when He came to the disciples, He saw a great multitude around them, and scribes disputing with them. <a href="/nasb_/mark/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And when they came back to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and some scribes arguing with them. <a href="/nasb/mark/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> When they came back to the disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and some scribes arguing with them. <a href="/nasb77/mark/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when they came back to the disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and some scribes arguing with them. <a href="/lsb/mark/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when they came back to the disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them. <a href="/amp/mark/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When they came [back] to the [other nine] disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and scribes questioning and arguing with them. <a href="/csb/mark/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When they came to the disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and scribes disputing with them. <a href="/hcsb/mark/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When they came to the disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and scribes disputing with them. <a href="/asv/mark/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when they came to the disciples, they saw a great multitude about them, and scribes questioning with them. <a href="/cev/mark/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When Jesus and his three disciples came back down, they saw a large crowd around the other disciples. The teachers of the Law of Moses were arguing with them. <a href="/erv/mark/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when they came to the disciples, they saw a great multitude about them, and scribes questioning with them. <a href="/gwt/mark/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them. Some scribes were arguing with them. <a href="/gnt/mark/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> When they joined the rest of the disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and some teachers of the Law arguing with them. <a href="/isv/mark/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> As they approached the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and some scribes arguing with them. <a href="/msb/mark/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When Jesus returned to the other disciples, He saw a large crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them. <a href="/net/mark/9.htm">NET Bible</a> When they came to the disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and experts in the law arguing with them. <a href="/nheb/mark/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And when they came to the disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and scribes questioning them. <a href="/wbt/mark/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them. <a href="/wey/mark/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> As they came to rejoin the disciples, they saw an immense crowd surrounding them and a party of Scribes disputing with them. <a href="/web/mark/9.htm">World English Bible</a> Coming to the disciples, he saw a great multitude around them, and scribes questioning them. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And having come to the disciples, He saw a great multitude around them, and scribes questioning with them, <a href="/blb/mark/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having come to the disciples, they saw a great crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them. <a href="/ylt/mark/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And having come unto the disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and scribes questioning with them, <a href="/slt/mark/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having come to the disciples, he saw a great crowd about them, and the scribes seeking out with them.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And coming to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes disputing with them. <a href="/cpdv/mark/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And approaching his disciples, he saw a great crowd surrounding them, and the scribes were arguing with them. <a href="/nabre/mark/9.htm">New American Bible</a> When they came to the disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and scribes arguing with them. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When they came to the disciples, they saw a great crowd around them, and some scribes arguing with them.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when he came to his disciples, he saw a large crowd with them, and the scribes debating with them. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when he came to the disciples he saw the great crowds among them and the Scribes debating with them.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and scribes disputing with them. <a href="/godbey/mark/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And having come to the disciples, He saw a great multitude around them and the scribes disputing with them! <a href="/haweis/mark/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great crowd around them, and the scribes disputing with them. <a href="/mace/mark/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> When he was come to the other disciples, he found a great crowd about them, and the Pharisees disputing with them. <a href="/wey/mark/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> As they came to rejoin the disciples, they saw an immense crowd surrounding them and a party of Scribes disputing with them. <a href="/worrell/mark/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, coming to the disciples, they saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them. <a href="/worsley/mark/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And when He came to the other disciples, He saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes disputing with them. <a href="/parallel/mark/9-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=2814" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/9.htm">The Boy with an Evil Spirit</a> 13But I tell you that Elijah has indeed come, and they have done to him whatever they wished, just as it is written about him.” 14<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">When</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: elthontes (V-APA-NMP) -- To come, go. ">they returned</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētas (N-AMP) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">other disciples,</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: eidon (V-AIA-3P) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">they saw</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polyn (Adj-AMS) -- Much, many; often. ">a large</a> <a href="/greek/3793.htm" title="3793: ochlon (N-AMS) -- From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.">crowd</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">around</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1122.htm" title="1122: grammateis (N-AMP) -- From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary.">scribes</a> <a href="/greek/4802.htm" title="4802: syzētountas (V-PPA-AMP) -- To seek together, discuss, dispute. From sun and zeteo; to investigate jointly, i.e. Discuss, controvert, cavil.">arguing</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">with</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them.</a> 15As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were filled with awe and ran to greet Him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/17-14.htm">Matthew 17:14-20</a> When they came to the crowd, a man came up to Jesus and knelt before Him. / “Lord, have mercy on my son,” he said. “He has seizures and is suffering terribly. He often falls into the fire or into the water. / I brought him to Your disciples, but they could not heal him.” ... <a href="/luke/9-37.htm">Luke 9:37-43</a> The next day, when they came down from the mountain, Jesus was met by a large crowd. / Suddenly a man in the crowd cried out, “Teacher, I beg You to look at my son, for he is my only child. / A spirit keeps seizing him, and he screams abruptly. It throws him into convulsions so that he foams at the mouth. It keeps mauling him and rarely departs from him. ... <a href="/matthew/4-24.htm">Matthew 4:24</a> News about Him spread all over Syria, and people brought to Him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering acute pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed, and He healed them. <a href="/luke/4-41.htm">Luke 4:41</a> Demons also came out of many people, shouting, “You are the Son of God!” But He rebuked the demons and would not allow them to speak, because they knew He was the Christ. <a href="/matthew/12-22.htm">Matthew 12:22</a> Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute was brought to Jesus, and He healed the man so that he could speak and see. <a href="/luke/11-14.htm">Luke 11:14</a> One day Jesus was driving out a demon that was mute. And when the demon was gone, the man who had been mute spoke. The crowds were amazed, <a href="/acts/16-16.htm">Acts 16:16-18</a> One day as we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl with a spirit of divination, who earned a large income for her masters by fortune-telling. / This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way of salvation!” / She continued this for many days. Eventually Paul grew so aggravated that he turned and said to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!” And the spirit left her at that very moment. <a href="/matthew/10-1.htm">Matthew 10:1</a> And calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness. <a href="/luke/10-17.htm">Luke 10:17</a> The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in Your name.” <a href="/acts/19-13.htm">Acts 19:13-16</a> Now there were some itinerant Jewish exorcists who tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those with evil spirits. They would say, “I command you by Jesus, whom Paul proclaims.” / Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this. / But one day the evil spirit responded, “Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?” ... <a href="/2_kings/4-29.htm">2 Kings 4:29-31</a> So Elisha said to Gehazi, “Tie up your garment, take my staff in your hand, and go! If you meet anyone, do not greet him, and if anyone greets you, do not answer him. Then lay my staff on the boy’s face.” / And the mother of the boy said, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So he got up and followed her. / Gehazi went on ahead of them and laid the staff on the boy’s face, but there was no sound or response. So he went back to meet Elisha and told him, “The boy has not awakened.” <a href="/1_samuel/16-14.htm">1 Samuel 16:14-23</a> Now the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and a spirit of distress from the LORD began to torment him. / Saul’s servants said to him, “Surely a spirit of distress from God is tormenting you. / Let our lord command your servants here to seek out someone who can skillfully play the harp. Whenever the spirit of distress from God is upon you, he is to play it, and you will be well.” ... <a href="/1_kings/18-21.htm">1 Kings 18:21-24</a> Then Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him. But if Baal is God, follow him.” But the people did not answer a word. / Then Elijah said to the people, “I am the only remaining prophet of the LORD, but Baal has four hundred and fifty prophets. / Get two bulls for us. Let the prophets of Baal choose one bull for themselves, cut it into pieces, and place it on the wood but not light the fire. And I will prepare the other bull and place it on the wood but not light the fire. ... <a href="/exodus/7-11.htm">Exodus 7:11-12</a> But Pharaoh called the wise men and sorcerers and magicians of Egypt, and they also did the same things by their magic arts. / Each one threw down his staff, and it became a serpent. But Aaron’s staff swallowed up the other staffs. <a href="/daniel/4-7.htm">Daniel 4:7-9</a> When the magicians, enchanters, astrologers, and diviners came in, I told them the dream, but they could not interpret it for me. / But at last, into my presence came Daniel (whose name is Belteshazzar after the name of my god, and in whom is the spirit of the holy gods). And I told him the dream: / “O Belteshazzar, chief of the magicians, I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in you and that no mystery baffles you. So explain to me the visions I saw in my dream, and their interpretation.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them.when.<a href="/matthew/17-14.htm">Matthew 17:14</a> And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying,<a href="/luke/9-37.htm">Luke 9:37</a> And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met him.the scribes.<a href="/mark/2-6.htm">Mark 2:6</a> But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts,<a href="/mark/11-28.htm">Mark 11:28</a> And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things?<a href="/mark/12-14.htm">Mark 12:14</a> And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/16-3.htm">Arguing</a> <a href="/mark/8-34.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/mark/8-34.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/jude/1-9.htm">Disputing</a> <a href="/mark/9-6.htm">Great</a> <a href="/mark/8-1.htm">Immense</a> <a href="/mark/8-8.htm">Large</a> <a href="/mark/8-1.htm">Mass</a> <a href="/mark/8-34.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/mark/2-19.htm">Party</a> <a href="/mark/9-11.htm">Questioning</a> <a href="/mark/9-11.htm">Scribes</a> <a href="/mark/6-36.htm">Surrounding</a> <a href="/mark/9-11.htm">Teachers</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/9-16.htm">Arguing</a> <a href="/mark/9-15.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/mark/9-18.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/mark/12-28.htm">Disputing</a> <a href="/mark/9-39.htm">Great</a> <a href="/mark/16-4.htm">Immense</a> <a href="/mark/10-22.htm">Large</a> <a href="/mark/12-37.htm">Mass</a> <a href="/mark/9-15.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/mark/10-2.htm">Party</a> <a href="/mark/9-16.htm">Questioning</a> <a href="/mark/9-16.htm">Scribes</a> <a href="/luke/4-14.htm">Surrounding</a> <a href="/mark/10-33.htm">Teachers</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 9</div>1. <a href="/mark/9-1.htm">Jesus is transfigured.</a> 11. <a href="/mark/9-11.htm">He instructs his disciples concerning the coming of Elijah;</a> 14. <a href="/mark/9-14.htm">casts forth a deaf and mute spirit;</a> 30. <a href="/mark/9-30.htm">foretells his death and resurrection;</a> 33. <a href="/mark/9-33.htm">exhorts his disciples to humility;</a> 38. <a href="/mark/9-38.htm">bidding them not to prohibit such as are not against them, </a> 42. <a href="/mark/9-42.htm">nor to give offense to any of the faithful.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>When they returned to the other disciples This phrase refers to Jesus, Peter, James, and John returning from the Mount of Transfiguration. The Transfiguration is a pivotal moment where Jesus' divine nature is revealed to the three disciples. The return signifies a transition from a moment of divine revelation back to the challenges of earthly ministry. The other disciples had been left behind, likely feeling the absence of Jesus' direct guidance.they saw a large crowd around them Crowds frequently gathered around Jesus and His disciples, drawn by His teachings and miracles. This reflects the widespread interest and curiosity about Jesus' ministry. The presence of a large crowd often indicates a significant event or teaching moment is about to occur. In the Gospels, crowds can symbolize both the potential for faith and the challenges of misunderstanding or opposition.and scribes arguing with them The scribes were experts in Jewish law and often opposed Jesus, challenging His authority and teachings. Their presence here suggests a confrontation or debate, likely over theological or legal matters. This reflects the ongoing tension between Jesus' new covenant teachings and the established religious order. The scribes' arguments with the disciples highlight the challenges the early followers of Jesus faced in defending their faith and understanding of His mission.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> - The central figure of the Gospel, who, along with Peter, James, and John, returns from the Mount of Transfiguration to find the scene described in this verse. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> - The remaining nine disciples who were not with Jesus on the mountain. They are involved in a dispute with the scribes. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_scribes.htm">The Scribes</a> - Jewish religious leaders and experts in the Law, often depicted as opponents of Jesus and His teachings. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> - A large group of people gathered around the disciples and scribes, likely curious about the argument and seeking Jesus. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_mount_of_transfiguration.htm">The Mount of Transfiguration</a> - The place where Jesus was transfigured before Peter, James, and John, revealing His divine glory.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_spiritual_conflict.htm">The Reality of Spiritual Conflict</a> The argument between the disciples and scribes highlights the ongoing spiritual conflict between the kingdom of God and the religious establishment. Believers should be prepared for similar conflicts in their own lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_faith.htm">The Importance of Faith</a> The disciples' inability to cast out the demon (as described in the following verses) underscores the necessity of faith and reliance on God’s power rather than human ability. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_jesus_as_mediator.htm">The Role of Jesus as Mediator</a> Jesus' return to the scene brings resolution and peace, reminding us of His role as the ultimate mediator and peacemaker in our lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_need_for_spiritual_discernment.htm">The Need for Spiritual Discernment</a> The presence of the crowd and the argument with the scribes call for discernment in understanding and applying spiritual truths amidst confusion and opposition.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 9</a> <a href="/q/mark_9_14-29__evidence_of_true_exorcism.htm">Mark 9:14–29 – What proof exists that this exorcism was not merely a medical or psychological case misunderstood by ancient people? </a> <a href="/q/insights_from_day_36_on_spiritual_growth.htm">What events define the 33 AD journey to the cross?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'prayer_and_fasting'.htm">What did Jesus mean by "prayer and fasting"?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_spirit_of_infirmity.htm">What is the Spirit of Infirmity?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14-29) And when he came to his disciples.--See Notes on <a href="/context/matthew/17-14.htm" title="And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying,">Matthew 17:14-21</a>. The narrative of St. Mark here becomes much the fullest of the three. He alone mentions, e.g., in this verse, the presence of the scribes disputing with the disciples, and in the next, the "running" and the "greeting" with which the multitude received our Lord as He came down from the mountain, and the question in <a href="/mark/9-16.htm" title="And he asked the scribes, What question you with them?">Mark 9:16</a> as to the cause of the dispute.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 14. - And when he earns to his disciples, he saw a great crowd around them. High authorities support the reading adopted by the Revisers, when they came to the disciples, they saw a great multitude about them. "They" would thus mean our Lord and the three chosen disciples who had been with him on the Mount of Transfiguration. "They" came to the other disciples who had been left below. St. Luke (<a href="/luke/9-37.htm">Luke 9:37</a>) adds "On the next day, when they were come down from the mountain." This would seem to confirm the supposition that the transfiguration took place in the night. All the synoptists agree in placing the following immediately after the transfiguration. Scribes were questioning with the disciples who had bee left behind. As they had assembled in the neigh-where Jesus was, for the purpose of watching him. Their object in questioning with the disciples was doubtless to throw discredit upon Jesus, because they, disciples, had failed to work the miracle. <a href="/commentaries/mark/9-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[When] Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they returned ἐλθόντες (elthontes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. [other] disciples, μαθητὰς (mathētas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. they saw εἶδον (eidon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. a large πολὺν (polyn) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. crowd ὄχλον (ochlon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3793.htm">Strong's 3793: </a> From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. around περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. them αὐτοὺς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. scribes γραμματεῖς (grammateis) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1122.htm">Strong's 1122: </a> From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary. arguing συζητοῦντας (syzētountas) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4802.htm">Strong's 4802: </a> To seek together, discuss, dispute. From sun and zeteo; to investigate jointly, i.e. Discuss, controvert, cavil. with πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. them. αὐτούς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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