Mark 9:35 net — After he sat down, he called the twelve and said to them,“If anyone wants to be first, he must be last of all and serva…

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"After he sat down, he called the twelve and said to them,“If anyone wants to be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.”"

— Mark 9:35, NET Bible

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Mark 9 — Context

32

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

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Questions About the Greatest Then they came to Capernaum. After Jesus was inside the house he asked them,“What were you discussing on the way?”

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

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After he sat down, he called the twelve and said to them,“If anyone wants to be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.”

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He took a little child and had him stand among them. Taking him in his arms, he said to them,

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“Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.”

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On Jesus’ Side John said to him,“Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him because he was not following us.”

Mark 9:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 9:35 say?
Mark 9:35 in the NET Bible reads: “After he sat down, he called the twelve and said to them,“If anyone wants to be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.””
Where is Mark 9:35 in the Bible?
Mark 9:35 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 9, verse 35.
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 9:35.
What translation should I read Mark 9:35 in?
Mark 9:35 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 9:35?
Mark 9:35 reads (NET): “After he sat down, he called the twelve and said to them,“If anyone wants to be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.”” 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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