Mark 9:6

6 (He did not know what to say, they were so frightened.)

Mark 9:6 in Other Translations

6 For he wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid.

6 For he did not know what to say, for they were terrified.

6 He said this because he didn’t really know what else to say, for they were all terrified.

6 He blurted this out without thinking, stunned as they all were by what they were seeing.

6 For he knew not what to answer; for they became sore afraid.

6 (Peter didn't know how to respond. He and the others were terrified.)

6 because he did not know what he should say, since they were terrified.

6 Peter didn't really know what to say, because they were so afraid.

Mark 9:6 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 9:6

For he wist not what to say
He did not know what he should say, or what was proper to be said by him, at such a time, in such circumstances, and before such persons;

for they were sore afraid.
The Persic version reads, "he was": and so the Latin translation of the Syriac, though that itself is, "they were"; for all three were filled with consternation at what they saw and heard; so that they were scarcely themselves, and knew not well what they said or did.

Mark 9:6 In-Context

4 And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus.

5 Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.”

6 (He did not know what to say, they were so frightened.)

7 Then a cloud appeared and covered them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!”

8 Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus.