When they returned to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them.
Parallel translations
- WEB Coming to the disciples, he saw a great multitude around them, and scribes questioning them.
- KJV And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them.
- NKJV And when He came to the disciples, He saw a great multitude around them, and scribes disputing with them.
- NASB And when they came back to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and some scribes arguing with them.
- NLT When they returned to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd surrounding them, and some teachers of religious law were arguing with them.
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Quick answer
Returning, Jesus finds a crowd and scribes disputing with the other disciples. The mountaintop glory gives way to a struggle in the valley.
Overview
The scene shifts sharply from the Transfiguration to a needy world below, where the disciples are unable to help and critics press in. The contrast underscores that Jesus' glory is meant to equip his people for ministry amid real human suffering. It sets up a lesson about the power of faith and prayer.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- Luke 9:37–42The next day, when they came down from the mountain, Jesus was met by a large crowd.
- Matt 17:14–20When they came to the crowd, a man came up to Jesus and knelt before Him.
- Luke 11:53–54As Jesus went on from there, the scribes and Pharisees began to oppose Him bitterly and to ply Him with questions about many things,
- Mark 11:28“By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You the authority to do them?”
- Mark 2:6But some of the scribes were sitting there and thinking in their hearts,
- Mark 12:14“Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and seek favor from no one. Indeed, You are impartial and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay them or not?”
- Heb 12:3Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
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Mark drives urgently to the cross, showing Jesus the Son of God as the suffering Servant who 'came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.'
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