Mark 9:14

14 And when he came to [his] disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them.

Mark 9:14 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 9:14

And when he came to his disciples
The other nine, who were left at the bottom of the mountain, and were waiting for him:

he saw a great multitude about them:
there was a multitude that followed him from Bethsaida hither; and which, very likely, was greatly increased upon Christ's arrival in those parts, and the people hearing of it;

and the Scribes questioning with them;
disputing and contending with them about their master, his doctrines and miracles, and their mission and authority from him; insulting them, on account of their inability to dispossess a dumb spirit, hereafter related.

Mark 9:14 In-Context

12 And he answered and told them, Elijah verily cometh first, and restoreth all things; and how it is written concerning the Son of man, that he must suffer many things, and be set at naught.

13 But I say to you, that Elijah is indeed come, and they have done to him whatever they pleased, as it is written concerning him.

14 And when he came to [his] disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them.

15 And immediately all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to [him], saluted him.

16 And he asked the scribes, What question ye with them?