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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"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/mark/9.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/mark/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When the crowd saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with awe, and they ran to greet him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/mark/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And immediately all the crowd, when they saw him, were greatly amazed and ran up to him and greeted him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/mark/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were filled with awe and ran to greet Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And immediately the whole crowd, having seen Him, were greatly amazed, and running to <i>Him</i>, were greeting Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/mark/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to <i>him</i> saluted him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Immediately, when they saw Him, all the people were greatly amazed, and running to <i>Him,</i> greeted Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Immediately, when the entire crowd saw Him, they were amazed and <i>began</i> running up to greet Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Immediately, when the entire crowd saw Him, they were amazed and began running up to greet Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And immediately, when the entire crowd saw Him, they were amazed, and <i>began</i> running up to greet Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And immediately, when the entire crowd saw Him, they were amazed. And as they ran up, they were greeting Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Immediately, when the entire crowd saw Jesus, they were startled and <i>began</i> running up to greet Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the whole crowd saw him, they were amazed and ran to greet him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />All of a sudden, when the whole crowd saw Him, they were amazed and ran to greet Him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And straightway all the multitude, when they saw him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/mark/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The crowd was really surprised to see Jesus, and everyone hurried over to greet him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And straightway all the multitude, when they saw him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />All the people were very surprised to see Jesus and ran to welcome him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/mark/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When the people saw Jesus, they were greatly surprised, and ran to him and greeted him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The whole crowd was very surprised to see Jesus and ran to welcome him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were filled with awe and ran to greet Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When the whole crowd saw him, they were amazed and ran at once and greeted him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Immediately all the crowd, when they saw him, were greatly amazed, and running to him greeted him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And immediately all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him, saluted him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Immediately the whole multitude on beholding Him were astonished and awe-struck, and yet they ran forward and greeted Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Immediately all the multitude, when they saw him, were greatly amazed, and running to him, greeted him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and immediately, all the multitude having seen Him, were amazed, and running near, were greeting Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And immediately the whole crowd, having seen Him, were greatly amazed, and running to <i>Him</i>, were greeting Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and immediately, all the multitude having seen him, were amazed, and running near, were saluting him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And immediately all the crowd; having seen him, were amazed, and running near greeted him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/mark/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And presently all the people seeing Jesus, were astonished and struck with fear; and running to him, they saluted him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And soon all the people, seeing Jesus, were astonished and struck with fear, and hurrying to him, they greeted him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Immediately on seeing him, the whole crowd was utterly amazed. They ran up to him and greeted him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When the whole crowd saw him, they were immediately overcome with awe, and they ran forward to greet him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And immediately all the people saw him, and were greatly surprised, and they ran to greet him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And immediately all the crowds saw him and they were astonished and ran and greeted him.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And at once, all the multitude, on seeing him, were struck with awe, and ran to him and saluted him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And immediately the whole multitude, seeing Him, became excited, and running to Him, seized Him; and He asked the scribes,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And immediately all the multitude, when they beheld him, were struck with amazement, and coming to him, saluted him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />as soon as they saw him, they were over-joyed, and ran to salute him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Immediately the whole multitude on beholding Him were astonished and awe-struck, and yet they ran forward and greeted Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And straightway all the multitude, seeing Him, were greatly amazed; and, running to <i>Him</i>, were saluting Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And immediately all the people, when they saw Him, were astonished; and running to <i>Him,</i> saluted Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/9-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=2822" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/mark/9.htm">The Boy with an Evil Spirit</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14</span>When they returned to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2112.htm" title="2112: euthys (Adv) -- Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon.">As soon as</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pas (Adj-NMS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- 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/3793.htm" title="3793: ochlos (N-NMS) -- From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.">people</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: idontes (V-APA-NMP) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">saw</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Jesus,</a> <a href="/greek/1568.htm" title="1568: exethambēthēsan (V-AIP-3P) -- To be greatly astonished, be awe-struck. From ekthambos; to astonish utterly.">they were filled with awe</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4370.htm" title="4370: prostrechontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To run to. From pros and trecho; to run towards, i.e. Hasten to meet or join.">ran</a> <a href="/greek/782.htm" title="782: ēspazonto (V-IIM/P-3P) -- To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome.">to greet</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">16</span>“What are you disputing with them?” He asked.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/34-29.htm">Exodus 34:29-30</a></span><br />And when Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the Testimony in his hands, he was unaware that his face had become radiant from speaking with the LORD. / Aaron and all the Israelites looked at Moses, and behold, his face was radiant. And they were afraid to approach him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/17-2.htm">Matthew 17:2</a></span><br />There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-29.htm">Luke 9:29</a></span><br />And as He was praying, the appearance of His face changed, and His clothes became radiantly white.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/3-7.htm">2 Corinthians 3:7</a></span><br />Now if the ministry of death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at the face of Moses because of its fleeting glory,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/14-26.htm">Matthew 14:26</a></span><br />When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a></span><br />The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-15.htm">Acts 6:15</a></span><br />All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked intently at Stephen, and they saw that his face was like the face of an angel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-16.htm">Revelation 1:16</a></span><br />He held in His right hand seven stars, and a sharp double-edged sword came from His mouth. His face was like the sun shining at its brightest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-3.htm">Matthew 28:3</a></span><br />His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/10-6.htm">Daniel 10:6</a></span><br />His body was like beryl, his face like the brilliance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of polished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/17-6.htm">Matthew 17:6</a></span><br />When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown in terror.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/24-4.htm">Luke 24:4</a></span><br />While they were puzzling over this, suddenly two men in radiant apparel stood beside them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/18-6.htm">John 18:6</a></span><br />When Jesus said, “I am He,” they drew back and fell to the ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-3.htm">Acts 9:3-4</a></span><br />As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. / He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/10-1.htm">Revelation 10:1</a></span><br />Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, wrapped in a cloud, with a rainbow above his head. His face was like the sun, and his legs were like pillars of fire.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him.</p><p class="hdg">were.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/9-2.htm">Mark 9:2,3</a></b></br> And after six days Jesus taketh <i>with him</i> Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/34-30.htm">Exodus 34:30</a></b></br> And when Aaron and all the children of Israel saw Moses, behold, the skin of his face shone; and they were afraid to come nigh him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/6-51.htm">Amazed</a> <a href="/mark/7-37.htm">Astonished</a> <a href="/mark/1-27.htm">Awe-Struck</a> <a href="/mark/8-23.htm">Beheld</a> <a href="/mark/5-22.htm">Beholding</a> <a href="/mark/9-14.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/matthew/8-32.htm">Entire</a> <a href="/mark/3-10.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/mark/8-20.htm">Full</a> <a href="/mark/9-6.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/matthew/10-12.htm">Greet</a> <a href="/matthew/28-9.htm">Greeted</a> <a href="/mark/8-10.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/mark/9-12.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/9-14.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/mark/7-37.htm">Overwhelmed</a> <a href="/mark/6-55.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/mark/6-33.htm">Running</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-15.htm">Saluted</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-14.htm">Saluting</a> <a href="/mark/7-25.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/mark/8-10.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/mark/8-10.htm">Straightway</a> <a href="/mark/8-36.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/mark/7-37.htm">Wonder</a> <a href="/mark/7-7.htm">Worship</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/10-24.htm">Amazed</a> <a href="/mark/10-24.htm">Astonished</a> <a href="/luke/4-37.htm">Awe-Struck</a> <a href="/mark/12-41.htm">Beheld</a> <a href="/mark/10-21.htm">Beholding</a> <a href="/mark/9-17.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/mark/14-55.htm">Entire</a> <a href="/mark/10-35.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/mark/10-24.htm">Full</a> <a href="/mark/9-26.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/luke/10-4.htm">Greet</a> <a href="/mark/12-38.htm">Greeted</a> <a href="/mark/9-20.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/mark/9-19.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/9-17.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/mark/14-34.htm">Overwhelmed</a> <a href="/mark/10-17.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/mark/9-25.htm">Running</a> <a href="/luke/1-40.htm">Saluted</a> <a href="/acts/25-13.htm">Saluting</a> <a href="/mark/9-39.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/mark/9-20.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/mark/9-20.htm">Straightway</a> <a href="/mark/10-52.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/mark/10-24.htm">Wonder</a> <a href="/mark/15-19.htm">Worship</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/9-1.htm">Jesus is transfigured.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/9-11.htm">He instructs his disciples concerning the coming of Elijah;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/9-14.htm">casts forth a deaf and mute spirit;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/9-30.htm">foretells his death and resurrection;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/9-33.htm">exhorts his disciples to humility;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/9-38.htm">bidding them not to prohibit such as are not against them, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">42. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/9-42.htm">nor to give offense to any of the faithful.</a></span><br></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'; 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The context is significant as Jesus had just descended from the Mount of Transfiguration, where He was revealed in His divine glory to Peter, James, and John. The people’s reaction suggests that Jesus' presence was both anticipated and revered. This reflects the growing reputation of Jesus as a miracle worker and teacher, drawing large crowds wherever He went. The anticipation of the Messiah was high during this period, and Jesus' actions and teachings were seen as fulfilling many Old Testament prophecies, such as those found in <a href="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Isaiah 35:5-6</a>, which speak of the coming of a divine healer.<p><b>they were filled with awe</b><br>The awe experienced by the people can be understood as a mixture of reverence, fear, and wonder. This reaction is consistent with other biblical accounts where individuals encounter the divine or witness miraculous events (e.g., <a href="/exodus/34-30.htm">Exodus 34:30</a>, where the Israelites were afraid to come near Moses after he spoke with God). The awe here may also be linked to the residual glory of the Transfiguration, as Jesus' appearance might have been altered in a way that reflected His divine nature, similar to Moses' shining face after encountering God.<p><b>and ran to greet Him</b><br>The act of running to greet Jesus demonstrates the eagerness and urgency of the crowd to be near Him. This eagerness can be seen throughout the Gospels, where people often go to great lengths to see Jesus, hear His teachings, or seek healing (e.g., <a href="/mark/5-21.htm">Mark 5:21-24</a>, where Jairus urgently seeks Jesus to heal his daughter). The cultural context of the time placed great importance on hospitality and honor, and running to greet someone of importance was a sign of respect and recognition of their authority. This response also highlights the people's hope and expectation that Jesus could meet their needs, whether physical, spiritual, or both.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>Central figure in the passage, whose presence inspires awe and draws people to Him.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a></b><br>A group of people who are immediately drawn to Jesus, indicating His magnetic presence and the impact of His ministry.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, they are present in the surrounding context, often learning from Jesus' interactions with the crowd.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/mount_of_transfiguration.htm">Mount of Transfiguration</a></b><br>The preceding event where Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John, revealing His divine glory.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/scribes.htm">Scribes</a></b><br>Religious leaders who are often in opposition to Jesus, present in the surrounding context, questioning His authority.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_awe_of_jesus'_presence.htm">The Awe of Jesus' Presence</a></b><br>Jesus' presence naturally draws people to Him, indicating His divine nature and authority. As believers, we should cultivate a sense of awe and reverence for Jesus in our daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_seeking_jesus.htm">The Importance of Seeking Jesus</a></b><br>The crowd's eagerness to greet Jesus serves as a reminder for us to actively seek Him in our own lives, prioritizing our relationship with Him above all else.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_jesus'_authority.htm">Recognizing Jesus' Authority</a></b><br>The crowd's reaction highlights Jesus' authority and power. We should acknowledge His lordship in every aspect of our lives, trusting in His ability to guide and transform us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/witnessing_to_others.htm">Witnessing to Others</a></b><br>Just as the crowd was drawn to Jesus, our lives should reflect His light, drawing others to Him through our words and actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responding_to_jesus'_call.htm">Responding to Jesus' Call</a></b><br>The immediate response of the crowd challenges us to respond promptly and wholeheartedly to Jesus' call in our own lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_the_angel_amenadiel.htm">What will happen to the righteous and the wicked?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/crucifixion_time__mark_15_25_vs._john_19_14.htm">What time was Jesus crucified? (Mark 15:25 vs. John 19:14)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_cor_15_5-7_with_gospels.htm">How do we reconcile apparent inconsistencies between 1 Corinthians 15:5-7 and the various Gospel accounts of Jesus' resurrection appearances?</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>(15) <span class= "bld">Were greatly amazed.</span>--This fact is noted by St. Mark only. We are not told what caused it. Was there some lingering radiance, or some expression of divine joy hardly less radiant, that struck the disciples and the people as strangely unlike the sadness that had been shown in recent words and looks? (<a href="/context/mark/8-30.htm" title="And he charged them that they should tell no man of him.">Mark 8:30-33</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - The multitude were favourably towards Jesus, and were glad that returned at an opportune moment to defend his disciples against the scribes. But why were they <span class="cmt_word">greatly amazed</span>? The word in the Greek is <span class="greek">ἐξεθαμβήθη</span>. It seems most probable that they saw in his countenance, always heavenly and majestic, something even yet more Divine, retaining some traces of the glory of his transfiguration, even as the face of Moses shone when he came down from the mount (<a href="/exodus/34-29.htm">Exodus 34:29</a>). It hardly seems likely that the amazement of the people was simply caused by our Lord having arrived at an opportune time to relieve his disciples of their difficulty. The Greek word expresses something more than would be satisfied by the fact of our Lord having come upon the scene just when he was wanted. Even if there were no remains of the transfiguration glory upon his countenance, the vivid recollection of the scene, of the conversation with Moses and Elijah, and the subject of it, and the voice of the Father, must have invested his countenance with a peculiar majesty and dignity. The same word, though without its compound (<span class="greek">ἐθαμβοῦντο</span>), is used further on in <a href="/mark/10-32.htm">Mark 10:32</a> to express the amazement of the disciples, as he pressed eagerly onwards before them on his way to Jerusalem and to his cross. There was no doubt something then in his countenance which astonished them. The multitude running to him, saluted him. The scribes had not been able to shake their faith. In their view he was still "that Prophet that should come into the world." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/9-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">As soon as</span><br /><span class="grk">εὐθὺς</span> <span class="translit">(euthys)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2112.htm">Strong's 2112: </a> </span><span class="str2">Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="grk">πᾶς</span> <span class="translit">(pas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">people</span><br /><span class="grk">ὄχλος</span> <span class="translit">(ochlos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3793.htm">Strong's 3793: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">saw</span><br /><span class="grk">ἰδόντες</span> <span class="translit">(idontes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> </span><span class="str2">Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[Jesus],</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτὸν</span> <span class="translit">(auton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they were filled with awe</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐξεθαμβήθησαν</span> <span class="translit">(exethambēthēsan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1568.htm">Strong's 1568: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be greatly astonished, be awe-struck. From ekthambos; to astonish utterly.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">ran</span><br /><span class="grk">προστρέχοντες</span> <span class="translit">(prostrechontes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4370.htm">Strong's 4370: </a> </span><span class="str2">To run to. From pros and trecho; to run towards, i.e. Hasten to meet or join.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to greet</span><br /><span class="grk">ἠσπάζοντο</span> <span class="translit">(ēspazonto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_782.htm">Strong's 782: </a> </span><span class="str2">To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him.</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτόν</span> <span class="translit">(auton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. 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