Mark 9:3 nasb — and His garments became radiant and exceedingly white, as no launderer on earth can whiten them.

NASB

"and His garments became radiant and exceedingly white, as no launderer on earth can whiten them."

— Mark 9:3, NASB

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Mark 9 — Context

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And Jesus was saying to them, "Truly I say to you, there are some of those who are standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God after it has come with power."

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Six days later, Jesus *took with Him Peter and James and John, and *brought them up on a high mountain by themselves. And He was transfigured before them;

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and His garments became radiant and exceedingly white, as no launderer on earth can whiten them.

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Elijah appeared to them along with Moses; and they were talking with Jesus.

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Peter *said to Jesus, "Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make three tabernacles, one for You, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah."

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For he did not know what to answer; for they became terrified.

Mark 9:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 9:3 say?
Mark 9:3 in the NASB reads: “and His garments became radiant and exceedingly white, as no launderer on earth can whiten them.”
Where is Mark 9:3 in the Bible?
Mark 9:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 9, verse 3.
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 9:3.
What translation should I read Mark 9:3 in?
Mark 9:3 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 9:3?
Mark 9:3 reads (NASB): “and His garments became radiant and exceedingly white, as no launderer on earth can whiten 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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