Mark 9:15

13 But I tell you that Elijah has indeed come, and they have done to him whatever they wished, just as it is written about him.”

14 When they returned to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them.

As 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.

17 Someone in the crowd replied, “Teacher, I brought You my son, who has a spirit that makes him mute.

Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were filled with awe and ran to greet Him.
KJV
And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him.
WEB
Immediately all the multitude, when they saw him, were greatly amazed, and running to him, greeted him.
ASV
And straightway all the multitude, when they saw him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him.
DARBY
And immediately all the crowd seeing him were amazed, and running to [him], saluted him.
BLB
And immediately all the crowd, having seen Him, were greatly amazed, and running to [Him], they were greeting Him.
ÅB
Og straks alt folket så ham, ble de forferdet, og løp til og hilste ham.
OTB
Så snart folkemengden så Jesus, ble de fylt med undring og løp for å hilse på ham.
B1930
Og straks alt folket så ham, blev de forferdet, og løp til og hilste ham.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Mark 9:2–3

    After 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.

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  • Exodus 34:30

    Aaron and all the Israelites looked at Moses, and behold, his face was radiant. And they were afraid to approach him.

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