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Mark 9:33 Cross-References

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And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?

Mark 9:33 (KJV)

Commentary on Mark 9:33

What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way? Jesus' question (τί ἐν τῇ ὁδῷ διελογίζεσθε, ti en tē hodō dielogizesthe) probes the disciples' hearts with penetrating omniscience. The verb διελογίζεσθε (dielogizesthe) means "to reason, debate, dispute"—they engaged in serious argument, not casual conversation. Jesus knows exactly what they discussed but asks to draw out confession and expose their worldly ambition.The phrase "by the way" (ἐν τῇ ὁδῷ, en tē hodō) has deeper meaning—ὁδός (hodos) throughout Mark represents the journey to the cross (8:27; 9:33-34; 10:32, 52). While Jesus ...

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