Mark 9:32 kjva — But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him."

— Mark 9:32, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Mark 9 — Context

29

And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.

30

And they departed thence, and passed through Galilee; and he would not that any man should know it.

31

For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third day.

32

But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him.

33

And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?

34

But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.

35

And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.

Mark 9:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 9:32 say?
Mark 9:32 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him.”
Where is Mark 9:32 in the Bible?
Mark 9:32 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 9, verse 32.
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 9:32.
What translation should I read Mark 9:32 in?
Mark 9:32 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 9:32?
Mark 9:32 reads (KJVA): “But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask 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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