Mark 9:14 nasb — When they came back to the disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and some scribes arguing with them.

NASB

"When they came back to the disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and some scribes arguing with them."

— Mark 9:14, NASB

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Mark 9 — Context

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They asked Him, saying, "Why is it that the scribes say that Elijah must come first?"

12

And He said to them, "Elijah does first come and restore all things. And yet how is it written of the Son of Man that He will suffer many things and be treated with contempt?

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"But I say to you that Elijah has indeed come, and they did to him whatever they wished, just as it is written of him."

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When they came back to the disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and some scribes arguing with them.

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Immediately, when the entire crowd saw Him, they were amazed and began running up to greet Him.

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And He asked them, "What are you discussing with them?"

17

And one of the crowd answered Him, "Teacher, I brought You my son, possessed with a spirit which makes him mute;

Mark 9:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 9:14 say?
Mark 9:14 in the NASB reads: “When they came back to the disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and some scribes arguing with them.”
Where is Mark 9:14 in the Bible?
Mark 9:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 9, verse 14.
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 9:14.
What translation should I read Mark 9:14 in?
Mark 9:14 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 9:14?
Mark 9:14 reads (NASB): “When they came back to the disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and some scribes arguing with them.” 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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