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Tyndale Open Study Notes on Mark 9:33

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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9:33-50 Because the disciples did not understand Jesus’ prediction of his suffering, they were unable to see its implications for their own lives. 9:33-34 Capernaum was Jesus’ home in Galilee (1:21; 2:1). • Jesus’ disciples didn’t answer his question because they knew that he would disapprove of their discussion. • about which of them was the greatest: This issue would come up again in 10:35-37.
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