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Mark 9:34
at which they were silent, for upon the road they had disputed about precedency.
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Christian Standard Bible®
But they were silent, because on the way they had been arguing with one another about who was the greatest.
But they were silent, because on the way they had been arguing with one another about who was the greatest.
King James Version (1611)
But they held their peace: For by the way they had disputed among themselues, who should be the greatest.
But they held their peace: For by the way they had disputed among themselues, who should be the greatest.
King James Version
But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.
But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.
English Standard Version
But they kept silent, for on the way they had argued with one another about who was the greatest.
But they kept silent, for on the way they had argued with one another about who was the greatest.
New American Standard Bible
But they kept silent, for on the way they had discussed with one another which of them was the greatest.
But they kept silent, for on the way they had discussed with one another which of them was the greatest.
New Century Version
But the followers did not answer, because their argument on the road was about which one of them was the greatest.
But the followers did not answer, because their argument on the road was about which one of them was the greatest.
Amplified Bible
But they kept quiet, because on the road they had discussed and debated with one another which one [of them] was the greatest.
But they kept quiet, because on the road they had discussed and debated with one another which one [of them] was the greatest.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
But they kept silent, for on the way they had discussed with one another which of them was the greatest.
But they kept silent, for on the way they had discussed with one another which of them was the greatest.
Legacy Standard Bible
But they kept silent, for on the way they had discussed with one another which of them was the greatest.
But they kept silent, for on the way they had discussed with one another which of them was the greatest.
Berean Standard Bible
But they were silent, for on the way they had been arguing about which of them was the greatest.
But they were silent, for on the way they had been arguing about which of them was the greatest.
Contemporary English Version
They had been arguing about which one of them was the greatest, and so they did not answer.
They had been arguing about which one of them was the greatest, and so they did not answer.
Complete Jewish Bible
But they kept quiet; because on the way, they had been arguing with each other about who was the greatest.
But they kept quiet; because on the way, they had been arguing with each other about who was the greatest.
Darby Translation
And they remained silent, for by the way they had been reasoning with one another who [was] greatest.
And they remained silent, for by the way they had been reasoning with one another who [was] greatest.
Easy-to-Read Version
But the followers did not answer, because their argument on the road was about which one of them was the greatest.
But the followers did not answer, because their argument on the road was about which one of them was the greatest.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And they helde their peace: for by the way they reasoned among themselues, who should bee the chiefest.
And they helde their peace: for by the way they reasoned among themselues, who should bee the chiefest.
George Lamsa Translation
But they kept silent, for on the road they had argued with one another, which was the greatest of them.
But they kept silent, for on the road they had argued with one another, which was the greatest of them.
Good News Translation
But they would not answer him, because on the road they had been arguing among themselves about who was the greatest.
But they would not answer him, because on the road they had been arguing among themselves about who was the greatest.
Lexham English Bible
But they were silent, because they had argued with one another on the way about who was greatest.
But they were silent, because they had argued with one another on the way about who was greatest.
Literal Translation
And they were silent, for they argued with one another in the way as to who was greater.
And they were silent, for they argued with one another in the way as to who was greater.
American Standard Version
But they held their peace: for they had disputed one with another on the way, who was the greatest.
But they held their peace: for they had disputed one with another on the way, who was the greatest.
Bible in Basic English
But they said nothing: because they had had an argument between themselves on the way, about who was the greatest.
But they said nothing: because they had had an argument between themselves on the way, about who was the greatest.
Hebrew Names Version
But they were silent, for they had disputed one with another on the way about who was the greatest.
But they were silent, for they had disputed one with another on the way about who was the greatest.
International Standard Version
But they kept silent, for on the road they had argued with one another about who was the greatest.
But they kept silent, for on the road they had argued with one another about who was the greatest.
Etheridge Translation
But they were silent: for they had contended in the way one with another, who should be greatest among them.
But they were silent: for they had contended in the way one with another, who should be greatest among them.
Murdock Translation
And they were silent; for by the way they had contended with one another, which should be the great among them.
And they were silent; for by the way they had contended with one another, which should be the great among them.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And they helde their peace: For by the way, they had reasoned among them selues, who shoulde be the chiefest.
And they helde their peace: For by the way, they had reasoned among them selues, who shoulde be the chiefest.
English Revised Version
But they held their peace: for they had disputed one with another in the way, who was the greatest.
But they held their peace: for they had disputed one with another in the way, who was the greatest.
World English Bible
But they were silent, for they had disputed one with another on the way about who was the greatest.
But they were silent, for they had disputed one with another on the way about who was the greatest.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
But they held their peace; for they had been debating among themselves in the way, Who should be greatest?
But they held their peace; for they had been debating among themselves in the way, Who should be greatest?
Weymouth's New Testament
But they remained silent; for on the way they had debated with one another who was the chief of them.
But they remained silent; for on the way they had debated with one another who was the chief of them.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And thei weren stille; for thei disputiden among hem in the weie, who of hem schulde be grettest.
And thei weren stille; for thei disputiden among hem in the weie, who of hem schulde be grettest.
Update Bible Version
But they held their peace: for they had disputed one with another on the way, who [was] the greatest.
But they held their peace: for they had disputed one with another on the way, who [was] the greatest.
Webster's Bible Translation
But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who [should be] the greatest.
But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who [should be] the greatest.
New English Translation
But they were silent, for on the way they had argued with one another about who was the greatest.
But they were silent, for on the way they had argued with one another about who was the greatest.
New King James Version
But they kept silent, for on the road they had disputed among themselves who would be the greatest.
But they kept silent, for on the road they had disputed among themselves who would be the greatest.
New Living Translation
But they didn't answer, because they had been arguing about which of them was the greatest.
But they didn't answer, because they had been arguing about which of them was the greatest.
New Life Bible
They did not answer. They had been arguing along the road about who was the greatest.
They did not answer. They had been arguing along the road about who was the greatest.
New Revised Standard
But they were silent, for on the way they had argued with one another who was the greatest.
But they were silent, for on the way they had argued with one another who was the greatest.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And they were silent; for, with one another, they had discussed in the way, who should be greatest.
And they were silent; for, with one another, they had discussed in the way, who should be greatest.
Douay-Rheims Bible
(9-33) But they held their peace, for in the way they had disputed among themselves, which of them should be the greatest.
(9-33) But they held their peace, for in the way they had disputed among themselves, which of them should be the greatest.
Revised Standard Version
But they were silent; for on the way they had discussed with one another who was the greatest.
But they were silent; for on the way they had discussed with one another who was the greatest.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
And they helde their peace: for by the waye they reasoned amonge the selves who shuld be the chefest.
And they helde their peace: for by the waye they reasoned amonge the selves who shuld be the chefest.
Young's Literal Translation
and they were silent, for with one another they did reason in the way who is greater;
and they were silent, for with one another they did reason in the way who is greater;
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But they helde their tuges: For they had disputed by the waye amonge them selues, who shulde be ye greatest.
But they helde their tuges: For they had disputed by the waye amonge them selues, who shulde be ye greatest.
THE MESSAGE
The silence was deafening—they had been arguing with one another over who among them was greatest.
The silence was deafening—they had been arguing with one another over who among them was greatest.
Simplified Cowboy Version
None of 'em wanted to say anything because they had all been arguing about which of 'em was the best hand.
None of 'em wanted to say anything because they had all been arguing about which of 'em was the best hand.
Contextual Overview
30 Having left that place, they went a private way through Galilee: for he was willing to be conceal'd. 31 in the mean time he gave his disciples this intimation, "the son of man is going to be delivered up into the hands of men, who will put him to death, and three days after he is put to death he shall rise again." 32 but they did not comprehend the meaning, and were ashamed to ask him about it. 33 At length, he arrived at Capernaum, where being in his own house, he asked his disciples, what were you disputing about by the way? 34 at which they were silent, for upon the road they had disputed about precedency. 35 then sitting down, he address'd himself to the twelve, saying, he that would be the first, must be the last of all, and the servant of all. 36 then taking a little child, he set him down before them; and embracing him in his arms, he said to them, 37 whoever receives such a child as this upon my account, receives me; and he that receiveth me, does not so properly receive me, as the commands of him that sent me. 38 Upon this occasion John address'd himself to Jesus, saying, master, we saw a man casting out demons in your name, tho' he did not belong to us, for which reason we opposed him. 39 but Jesus said, do not oppose him: for no man can speak evil of me, at the same time he works a miracle by virtue of my name.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
they had: Matthew 18:1-5, Matthew 20:21-24, Luke 9:46-48, Luke 22:24-30, Romans 12:10, Philippians 2:3-7, 1 Peter 5:3, 3 John 1:9
Reciprocal: Mark 3:4 - But Mark 14:40 - neither John 16:19 - Jesus Philippians 2:14 - disputings
Gill's Notes on the Bible
But they held their peace,.... Fearing a reprimand, for their vanity and affectation of worldly grandeur:
for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who [should be] the greatest; that is, who should be advanced to the highest post, and have the greatest place of authority, honour, and dignity, in the temporal kingdom of the Messiah, they expected would be in a little time set up; for notwithstanding what Christ had said to them, concerning his being given up to the power of men, and concerning his death and resurrection, they still retained their former principle, to which they knew not how to reconcile his dying; and therefore chose rather to leave his meaning in suspense, and remain ignorant about it, than quit so darling a notion: and doubtless this dispute was occasioned by what Christ had said to them; who afterwards, getting by themselves, talked about it, which led on to a warm contest, about precedence in his kingdom.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
See the notes at Matthew 18:1-5.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 34. Who should be the greatest. — See on Matthew 18:1-5.
