Mark 9:12 asv — And he said unto them, Elijah indeed cometh first, and restoreth all things: and how is it written of the Son of man, t…

American Standard Version

"And he said unto them, Elijah indeed cometh first, and restoreth all things: and how is it written of the Son of man, that he should suffer many things and be set at nought? "

— Mark 9:12, American Standard Version

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Mark 9 — Context

9

And as they were coming down from the mountain, he charged them that they should tell no man what things they had seen, save when the Son of man should have risen again from the dead.

10

And they kept the saying, questioning among themselves what the rising again from the dead should mean.

11

And they asked him, saying, How is it that the scribes say that Elijah must first come?

12

And he said unto them, Elijah indeed cometh first, and restoreth all things: and how is it written of the Son of man, that he should suffer many things and be set at nought?

13

But I say unto you, that Elijah is come, and they have also done unto him whatsoever they would, even as it is written of him.

14

And when they came to the disciples, they saw a great multitude about them, and scribes questioning with them.

15

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

Mark 9:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 9:12 say?
Mark 9:12 in the American Standard Version reads: “And he said unto them, Elijah indeed cometh first, and restoreth all things: and how is it written of the Son of man, that he should suffer many things and be set at nought? ”
Where is Mark 9:12 in the Bible?
Mark 9:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 9, verse 12.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 9:12.
What translation should I read Mark 9:12 in?
Mark 9:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 9:12?
Mark 9:12 reads (ASV): “And he said unto them, Elijah indeed cometh first, and restoreth all things: and how is it written of the Son of man, that he should suffer many things and be set at nought? ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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