Mark 9:14

14 (9-13) And coming to his disciples he saw a great multitude about them and the scribes disputing 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 (9-11) Who answering, said to then: Elias, when he shall come first, shall restore all things; and as it is written of the Son of man that he must suffer many things and be despised.

13 (9-12) But I say to you that Elias also is come (and they have done to him whatsoever they would), as it is written of him.

14 (9-13) And coming to his disciples he saw a great multitude about them and the scribes disputing with them.

15 (9-14) And presently all the people, seeing Jesus, were astonished and struck with fear: and running to him, they saluted him.

16 (9-15) And he asked them: What do you question about among you?