Mark 9:34 nasb — But they kept silent, for on the way they had discussed with one another which of them was the greatest.

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"But they kept silent, for on the way they had discussed with one another which of them was the greatest."

— Mark 9:34, NASB

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“But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.”
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Mark 9 — Context

For He was teaching His disciples and telling them, "The Son of Man is to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill Him; and when He has been killed, He will rise three days later."

But they did not understand this statement, and they were afraid to ask Him.

They came to Capernaum; and when He was in the house, He began to question them, "What were you discussing on the way?"

But they kept silent, for on the way they had discussed with one another which of them was the greatest.

Sitting down, He called the twelve and *said to them, "If anyone wants to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all."

Taking a child, He set him before them, and taking him in His arms, He said to them,

"Whoever receives one child like this in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me does not receive Me, but Him who sent Me."

Mark 9:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 9:34 say?

Mark 9:34 in the NASB reads: “But they kept silent, for on the way they had discussed with one another which of them was the greatest.”

Where is Mark 9:34 in the Bible?

Mark 9:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 9, verse 34.

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 9:34.

What translation should I read Mark 9:34 in?

Mark 9:34 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 9:34?

Mark 9:34 reads (NASB): “But they kept silent, for on the way they had discussed with one another which of them was the greatest.” 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.

Mark 9:34 nasb — But they kept silent, for on the way they had discussed with one another which of them was the greatest.

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