Mark 9:6 bbe — Because he was not certain what to say, for they were in great fear.

Bible in Basic English

"Because he was not certain what to say, for they were in great fear."

— Mark 9:6, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 9 — Context

3

And his clothing became shining, very white, as no cleaner on earth would make it.

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And there came before them Elijah with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus.

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And Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tents; one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.

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Because he was not certain what to say, for they were in great fear.

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And a cloud came over them; and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my dearly loved Son, give ear to him.

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And suddenly looking round about, they saw no one any longer, but Jesus only with themselves.

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And while they were coming down from the mountain, he gave them orders not to give word to any man of the things they had seen, till the Son of man had come back from the dead.

Mark 9:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 9:6 say?
Mark 9:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Because he was not certain what to say, for they were in great fear.”
Where is Mark 9:6 in the Bible?
Mark 9:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 9, verse 6.
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 9:6.
What translation should I read Mark 9:6 in?
Mark 9:6 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 9:6?
Mark 9:6 reads (BBE): “Because he was not certain what to say, for they were in great fear.” 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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