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Mark 9:16

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Berean Standard Bible

“What are you disputing with them?” He asked.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he asked them, What question ye with them?

Bible in Basic English

And he said, What are you questioning them about?

Free Bible Version

“What are you arguing with them about?” Jesus asked them.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then hee asked the Scribes, What dispute you among your selues?

King James (Authorized) Version

And he asked the scribes, What question ye with them?

One Unity Resource Bible

He asked the Torah-Teachers, “What are you asking them?”

Plain English Version

Jesus asked them, “What are you mob all arguing about?”

Translation for Translators

He asked them, “What are you arguing about?”

Unlocked Literal Bible

He asked his disciples, “What are you arguing with them about?”

Noah Webster Bible

And he asked the scribes, What question ye with them?

World English Bible

He asked the scribes, “What are you asking them?”

Young's Literal Translation

And he questioned the scribes, 'What dispute ye with them?'

Context

The Boy with an Evil Spirit

¹⁵As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were filled with awe and ran to greet Him.¹⁶“What are you disputing with them?” He asked.

Summary

In Mark 9:16, a man brings his demon-possessed son to Jesus' disciples for healing, but they were unable to help. This verse highlights the limitations of human abilities and the importance of relying on the power of God. It sets the stage for Jesus' miraculous intervention, demonstrating His authority over evil spirits and His compassion towards those in need. The father's plea for Jesus to help his son reflects a humble faith and trust in Jesus' ability to bring about healing and deliverance. Overall, Mark 9:16 showcases the necessity of faith and dependence on Jesus for overcoming spiritual battles and challenges.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

And he asked the scribes, What question ye with them?--Ere they had time to reply, the father of the boy, whose case had occasioned the dispute, himself steps forward and answers the question; telling a piteous tale of deafness, and dumbness, and fits of epilepsy--ending with this, that the disciples, though entreated, could not perform the cure.

Mark 9:16

The Boy with an Evil Spirit

¹⁵As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were filled with awe and ran to greet Him.¹⁶“What are you disputing with them?” He asked.

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Berean Standard Bible

“What are you disputing with them?” He asked.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he asked them, What question ye with them?

Bible in Basic English

And he said, What are you questioning them about?

Free Bible Version

“What are you arguing with them about?” Jesus asked them.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then hee asked the Scribes, What dispute you among your selues?

King James (Authorized) Version

And he asked the scribes, What question ye with them?

One Unity Resource Bible

He asked the Torah-Teachers, “What are you asking them?”

Plain English Version

Jesus asked them, “What are you mob all arguing about?”

Translation for Translators

He asked them, “What are you arguing about?”

Unlocked Literal Bible

He asked his disciples, “What are you arguing with them about?”

Noah Webster Bible

And he asked the scribes, What question ye with them?

World English Bible

He asked the scribes, “What are you asking them?”

Young's Literal Translation

And he questioned the scribes, 'What dispute ye with them?'