Mark 9:31 web — For he was teaching his disciples, and said to them, "The Son of Man is being handed over to the hands of men, and they…

World English Bible

"For he was teaching his disciples, and said to them, "The Son of Man is being handed over to the hands of men, and they will kill him; and when he is killed, on the third day he will rise again.""

— Mark 9:31, World English Bible

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Mark 9 — Context

28

When he had come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, "Why couldn't we cast it out?"

29

He said to them, "This kind can come out by nothing, except by prayer and fasting."

30

They went out from there, and passed through Galilee. He didn't want anyone to know it.

31

For he was teaching his disciples, and said to them, "The Son of Man is being handed over to the hands of men, and they will kill him; and when he is killed, on the third day he will rise again."

32

But they didn't understand the saying, and were afraid to ask him.

33

He came to Capernaum, and when he was in the house he asked them, "What were you arguing among yourselves on the way?"

34

But they were silent, for they had disputed one with another on the way about who was the greatest.

Mark 9:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 9:31 say?
Mark 9:31 in the World English Bible reads: “For he was teaching his disciples, and said to them, "The Son of Man is being handed over to the hands of men, and they will kill him; and when he is killed, on the third day he will rise again."”
Where is Mark 9:31 in the Bible?
Mark 9:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 9, verse 31.
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 9:31.
What translation should I read Mark 9:31 in?
Mark 9:31 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 9:31?
Mark 9:31 reads (WEB): “For he was teaching his disciples, and said to them, "The Son of Man is being handed over to the hands of men, and they will kill him; and when he is killed, on the third day he will rise again."” 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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