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Mark 9:16

What does Mark 9:16 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 9:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 9:16 means

Jesus immediately confronted the scribes and the disciples, asking what they were disputing about. His direct question implies a desire to understand the nature of the conflict and the cause of the crowd's distress. This indicates His awareness of the tension and His readiness to address the underlying spiritual and physical needs, shifting the focus from the argument to the actual problem at hand.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he asked them, What question ye with them?

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he asked them, What question ye with them?

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And he said, What are you questioning them about?

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And he questioned the scribes, `What dispute ye with them?'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And one of the multitude, answering, said: Master, I have brought my son to thee, having a dumb spirit.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he asked them, What do ye question with them about?

Context

This verse shows Jesus' immediate engagement with the situation upon His arrival, following the crowd's amazed reaction. His question cuts through the confusion, moving directly to the core issue. This sets the stage for the father's plea for his demon-possessed son, revealing the true nature of the disciples' failure and Jesus' subsequent intervention.

v.15And straightway all the multitude, when they saw him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him.

v.16This passage

v.17And one of the multitude answered him, Teacher, I brought unto thee my son, who hath a dumb spirit;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Mark 8:11

    And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, trying him.

  • Luke 5:30

    And the Pharisees and their scribes murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with the publicans and sinners?

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