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Mark 9:6 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Mark 9:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 9 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For he wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid.”
Mark 9:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 9:6
Mark explains Peter's confusion: 'they were sore afraid' (ἔκφοβοι γὰρ ἐγένοντο). The term ekphoboi (ἔκφοβοι) indicates intense terror—literally 'out of their minds with fear.' This holy fear is appropriate response to divine glory. Throughout Scripture, theophanies produce overwhelming fear (Isaiah 6:5; Ezekiel 1:28; Revelation 1:17). Human sinfulness cannot stand before divine holiness. Peter's rambling proposal (v. 5) was defensive reaction to this fear—attempting to do something, anything, to regain control. Fear often produces hasty, ill-considered responses. The disciples needed to simply...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 9:6
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“they saw a young man sitting on the right side”
“I fell at his feet like a dead man. He laid his right hand on me”
“I set my face toward the ground”