Mark 9:34

But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.

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Other Translations for Mark 9:34

BSB

But they were silent, for on the way they had been arguing about which of them was the greatest.

AKJV

But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.

CPDV

But they were silent. For indeed, on the way, they had disputed among themselves as to which of them was greater.

ERV

But they held their peace: for they had disputed one with another in the way, who was the greatest.

NHEB

But they were silent, for they had disputed one with another on the way about who was the greatest.

SMT

And they were silent; for they discussed to one another in the way, who the greatest.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Mark 9:34

ButG1161ConjunctiontheyheldtheirpeaceG4623Verb forG1063Conjunction byG1722PrepositionthewayG3598Noun FemininetheyhaddisputedG1256Verb amongG4314Preposition themselvesG240 whoG5101shouldbethegreatestG3187Adjective

Commentary for Mark 9:34

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Mark 9:34

Summary

Disciples stay silent, ashamed of competitive boasting

Place

Capernaum

Event

Disciples remain silent about leadership dispute

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD