As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were filled with awe and ran to greet Him.
Parallel translations
- WEB Immediately all the multitude, when they saw him, were greatly amazed, and running to him greeted him.
- KJV And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him.
- NKJV Immediately, when they saw Him, all the people were greatly amazed, and running to Him, greeted Him.
- NASB Immediately, when the entire crowd saw Him, they were amazed and began running up to greet Him.
- NLT When the crowd saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with awe, and they ran to greet him.
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Quick answer
The crowd is amazed at Jesus' arrival and runs to greet him. His presence draws people in their distress.
Overview
The crowd's amazement may reflect lingering radiance or simply joy at his timely arrival amid the dispute. Their eager running to him shows the magnetic draw of Jesus to those in need. It contrasts the disciples' helplessness with the hope his coming brings.
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Cross-references · 2
- Mark 9:2–3After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There He was transfigured before them.
- Exod 34:30Aaron and all the Israelites looked at Moses, and behold, his face was radiant. And they were afraid to approach him.
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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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