Mark 9:14

14 When they came back down the mountain to the other disciples, they saw a huge crowd around them, and the religion scholars cross-examining 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 Jesus replied, "Elijah does come first and get everything ready for the coming of the Son of Man. They treated this Elijah like dirt, much like they will treat the Son of Man, who will, according to Scripture, suffer terribly and be kicked around contemptibly."

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14 When they came back down the mountain to the other disciples, they saw a huge crowd around them, and the religion scholars cross-examining them.

15 As soon as the people in the crowd saw Jesus, admiring excitement stirred them. They ran and greeted him.

16 He asked, "What's going on? What's all the commotion?"