Mark 9:16

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 9:16 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he asked them, What question ye with them?” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he asked them, What question ye with them?
Mark 9:16 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 9

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
16And he asked them, What question ye with them?

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he asked the Scribes, etc..] The Vulgate Latin renders it, “he asked them”; and the Ethiopic version, he said unto them; meaning either that he asked the disciples when he came to them, or else the people that ran to salute him; but the Syriac, Arabic, and Persic versions read, “the Scribes”; seeing them about his disciples, in close debate with them, and running hard upon them, he asks them, what question ye with them? what is it ye seek and require of them? what is your dispute with them? what is your debate about? The Vulgate Latin version reads, “what question ye among you?” among themselves, and one another; and so Beza's most ancient copy.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 17:14-21. Mark 9:14 Questioning with them - Debating with the disciples, and attempting to confound them. This he saw as he came down from the mount. In his absence they had taken occasion to attempt to perplex and confound his followers. Mark 9:15 Were greatly amazed - Were astonished and surprised at his sudden appearance among them. Saluted him - Received him with the customary marks of affection and respect. It is probable that this was not by any “formal” manner of salutation, but by the “rush” of the multitude, and by hailing him as the Messiah. Mark 9:16 What question ye? - What is the subject of your inquiry or debate with the…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“What: Mar 8:11; Luk 5:30-32 with them: or, among yourselves Mark 9:17”
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