Marcos 9:15

15 Y luego toda la multitud, viéndole, se espantó, y corriendo a él, le saludaron.

Marcos 9:15 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 9:15

And straightway all the people, when they beheld him
As soon as ever they saw him, to many of whom, especially those that followed him out of Galilee, he was personally known.

Were greatly amazed;
either that he should come at that juncture, to assist and relieve his disciples, when the Scribes were triumphing over them, as some think; or rather, as others, on account of that remaining lustre and glory which was on his countenance, through his transfiguration, and not yet wholly gone off; like that which was on the face of Moses, when he came down from Mount Sinai:

and running to him, saluted him;
wishing him all peace and prosperity, expressing their great joy at his coming to them; which was very desirable by them, and exceedingly pleasing to them, and especially at this time, as both their words and gesture showed.

Marcos 9:15 In-Context

13 Pero os digo que Elías ya vino, y le hicieron todo lo que quisieron, como está escrito de él.

14 Y como vino a los discípulos, vio gran multitud alrededor de ellos, y escribas que disputaban con ellos.

15 Y luego toda la multitud, viéndole, se espantó, y corriendo a él, le saludaron.

16 Y preguntó a los escribas: ¿Qué disputáis con ellos?

17 Y respondiendo uno de la multitud, dijo: Maestro, traje a ti mi hijo, que tiene un espíritu mudo,