Mark 9:7 asv — And there came a cloud overshadowing them: and there came a voice out of the cloud, This is my beloved Son: hear ye him…

American Standard Version

"And there came a cloud overshadowing them: and there came a voice out of the cloud, This is my beloved Son: hear ye him. "

— Mark 9:7, American Standard Version

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Mark 9 — Context

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And there appeared unto them Elijah with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus.

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And Peter answereth and saith to Jesus, Rabbi, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.

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For he knew not what to answer; for they became sore afraid.

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And there came a cloud overshadowing them: and there came a voice out of the cloud, This is my beloved Son: hear ye him.

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

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And as they were coming down from the mountain, he charged them that they should tell no man what things they had seen, save when the Son of man should have risen again from the dead.

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And they kept the saying, questioning among themselves what the rising again from the dead should mean.

Mark 9:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 9:7 say?
Mark 9:7 in the American Standard Version reads: “And there came a cloud overshadowing them: and there came a voice out of the cloud, This is my beloved Son: hear ye him. ”
Where is Mark 9:7 in the Bible?
Mark 9:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 9, verse 7.
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 9:7.
What translation should I read Mark 9:7 in?
Mark 9:7 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 9:7?
Mark 9:7 reads (ASV): “And there came a cloud overshadowing them: and there came a voice out of the cloud, This is my beloved Son: hear ye 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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