Mark 9:16 web — He asked the scribes, "What are you asking them?"

World English Bible

"He asked the scribes, "What are you asking them?""

— Mark 9:16, World English Bible

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Mark 9 — Context

13

But I tell you that Elijah has come, and they have also done to him whatever they wanted to, even as it is written about him."

14

Coming to the disciples, he saw a great multitude around them, and scribes questioning them.

15

Immediately all the multitude, when they saw him, were greatly amazed, and running to him greeted him.

16

He asked the scribes, "What are you asking them?"

17

One of the multitude answered, "Teacher, I brought to you my son, who has a mute spirit;

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and wherever it seizes him, it throws him down, and he foams at the mouth, and grinds his teeth, and wastes away. I asked your disciples to cast it out, and they weren't able."

19

He answered him, "Unbelieving generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him to me."

Mark 9:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 9:16 say?
Mark 9:16 in the World English Bible reads: “He asked the scribes, "What are you asking them?"”
Where is Mark 9:16 in the Bible?
Mark 9:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 9, verse 16.
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 9:16.
What translation should I read Mark 9:16 in?
Mark 9:16 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 9:16?
Mark 9:16 reads (WEB): “He asked the scribes, "What are you asking 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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