Mark 9:12 net — He said to them,“Elijah does indeed come first, and restores all things. And why is it written that the Son of Man must…

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"He said to them,“Elijah does indeed come first, and restores all things. And why is it written that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be despised?"

— Mark 9:12, NET Bible

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Mark 9 — Context

9

As they were coming down from the mountain, he gave them orders not to tell anyone what they had seen until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead.

10

They kept this statement to themselves, discussing what this rising from the dead meant.

11

Then they asked him,“Why do the experts in the law say that Elijah must come first?”

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He said to them,“Elijah does indeed come first, and restores all things. And why is it written that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be despised?

13

But I tell you that Elijah has certainly come, and they did to him whatever they wanted, just as it is written about him.”

14

The Disciples’ Failure to Heal When they came to the disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and experts in the law arguing with them.

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When the whole crowd saw him, they were amazed and ran at once and greeted him.

Mark 9:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 9:12 say?
Mark 9:12 in the NET Bible reads: “He said to them,“Elijah does indeed come first, and restores all things. And why is it written that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be despised?”
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 (NET): “He said to them,“Elijah does indeed come first, and restores all things. And why is it written that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be despised?” 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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