Mark 9:15 kjv — And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him.

King James Version

"And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him."

— Mark 9:15, King James Version

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Mark 9 — Context

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And he answered and told them, Elias verily cometh first, and restoreth all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many things, and be set at nought.

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But I say unto you, That Elias is indeed come, and they have done unto him whatsoever they listed, as it is written of him.

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

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

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

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And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit;

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And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out; and they could not.

Mark 9:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 9:15 say?
Mark 9:15 in the King James Version reads: “And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him.”
Where is Mark 9:15 in the Bible?
Mark 9:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 9, verse 15.
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 9:15.
What translation should I read Mark 9:15 in?
Mark 9:15 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 9:15?
Mark 9:15 reads (KJV): “And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him.” 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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