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Mark 9:6

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 9:6 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For he knew not what to answer; for they became sore afraid.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For he knew not what to answer; for they became sore afraid.
Mark 9:6 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 9

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
3and his garments became glistering, exceeding white, so as no fuller on earth can whiten them.
4And there appeared unto them Elijah with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus.
5And Peter answereth and saith to Jesus, Rabbi, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.
6For he knew not what to answer; for they became sore afraid.
7And there came a cloud overshadowing them: and there came a voice out of the cloud, This is my beloved Son: hear ye him.
8And suddenly looking round about, they saw no one any more, save Jesus only with themselves.
9And as they were coming down from the mountain, he charged them that they should tell no man what things they had seen, save when the Son of man should have risen again from the dead.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For he wist not what to say, etc..] He did not know what he should say, or what was proper to be said by him, at such a time, in such circumstances, and before such persons; for they were sore afraid. The Persic version reads, “he was”: and so the Latin translation of the Syriac, though that itself is, “they were”; for all three were filled with consternation at what they saw and heard; so that they were scarcely themselves, and knew not well what they said or did.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And after six days ... - See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 17:1-9. Mark 9:3 No fuller - Rather, no “scourer.” The office of the person here mentioned was to “scour” or “whiten” cloth; not to “full” it, or to render it thicker. Mark 9:6 He wist not - He “knew not.” He was desirous of saying something, and he knew not what would be proper. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Mar 16:5-8; Dan 10:15-19; Rev 1:17 Mark 9:7”
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