And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them.
Parallel translations
- WEB Coming to the disciples, he saw a great multitude around them, and scribes questioning them.
- BSB When they returned to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and scribes arguing 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 9:37–42And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met him.
- Matt 17:14–20And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying,
- Luke 11:53–54And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things:
- Mark 11:28And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things?
- Mark 2:6But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts,
- Mark 12:14And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?
- Heb 12:3For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
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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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