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The Transfiguration
…9As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus admonished them not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead.10Sothey keptthismattertothemselves,discussingwhatit meantto risefromthe dead.11And they asked Jesus, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”…

Treasury of Scripture

And they kept that saying with themselves, questioning one with another what the rising from the dead should mean.

they.

Genesis 37:11
And his brethren envied him; but his father observed the saying.

Luke 2:50,51
And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them…

Luke 24:7,8
Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again…

what.

Mark 9:32
But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him.

Matthew 16:22
Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee.

Luke 18:33,34
And they shall scourgehim, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again…

AlthoughDeadDiscussingFrequentlyKeptMatterMeanMeantQuestioningRisingSeizedStatementThemselvesTogetherAlthoughDeadDiscussingFrequentlyKeptMatterMeanMeantQuestioningRisingSeizedStatementThemselvesTogether1.Jesus is transfigured.
11.He instructs his disciples concerning the coming of Elijah;
14.casts forth a deaf and mute spirit;
30.foretells his death and resurrection;
33.exhorts his disciples to humility;
38.bidding them not to prohibit such as are not against them,
42.nor to give offense to any of the faithful.

So they kept this matter to themselves
The disciples' decision to keep the matter to themselves reflects their confusion and uncertainty about Jesus' teachings. In the context ofMark 9, Jesus has just been transfigured before Peter, James, and John, and they have witnessed a glimpse of His divine glory. The instruction to keep the matter private may also relate to Jesus' frequent commands for secrecy regarding His identity and works (Mark 8:30). This secrecy is often interpreted as a way to prevent misunderstandings about His mission as the Messiah, which was not to be a political liberator but a suffering servant.

discussing what it meant
The disciples' discussion indicates their struggle to comprehend Jesus' prediction of His death and resurrection. This reflects a common theme in the Gospels where the disciples often misunderstand Jesus' teachings (Mark 8:31-33). The concept of resurrection was not entirely foreign to Jewish thought, as seen in the Pharisees' belief in the resurrection of the dead (Acts 23:8), but the idea of the Messiah rising from the dead was perplexing to them. This discussion highlights their need for further revelation and understanding, which would come after Jesus' resurrection and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 2).

to rise from the dead
The phrase "to rise from the dead" is central to Christian doctrine, emphasizing the resurrection as a pivotal event in salvation history. In the Old Testament, there are allusions to resurrection, such as inIsaiah 26:19 andDaniel 12:2, which speak of the dead rising. Jesus' resurrection is a fulfillment of these prophecies and serves as a type of firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep (1 Corinthians 15:20). The resurrection is also a testament to Jesus' victory over sin and death, affirming His divine nature and the hope of eternal life for believers (Romans 6:9-10). The disciples' struggle to understand this concept underscores the radical nature of Jesus' mission and the transformative power of His resurrection.

1.Jesus
The central figure in the Gospel of Mark, whose teachings and actions are the focus of the disciples' discussions.

2.Peter, James, and John
The three disciples who witnessed the Transfiguration and are now pondering Jesus' statement about rising from the dead.

3.The Transfiguration
A significant event where Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John, revealing His divine glory.

4.Mount of Transfiguration
The location where the Transfiguration took place, traditionally identified as Mount Tabor or Mount Hermon.

5.Resurrection
The concept of rising from the dead, which the disciples are trying to understand in the context of Jesus' teachings.Understanding the Resurrection
The disciples' confusion highlights the importance of seeking a deeper understanding of the resurrection. As believers, we should study Scripture to grasp the full significance of Jesus' victory over death.

Faith in the Unseen
The concept of resurrection challenges us to trust in God's promises, even when they defy human understanding. Our faith should rest in the assurance of things hoped for, as described inHebrews 11:1.

The Importance of Discussion
The disciples' discussion among themselves serves as a model for us to engage in community and dialogue about our faith. Sharing insights and questions with fellow believers can lead to greater spiritual growth.

Anticipating Christ's Return
Just as the disciples pondered the meaning of rising from the dead, we are called to live in anticipation of Christ's return and the resurrection of all believers, as promised in1 Thessalonians 4:16-17.

Living in the Light of the Resurrection
The resurrection is not just a future hope but a present reality that should transform our daily lives. We are called to live as new creations, empowered by the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead (Romans 8:11).1.What is the meaning of Mark 9:10?

2.How can we better understand "rising from the dead" in Mark 9:10 today?

3.What does Mark 9:10 teach about Jesus' resurrection and our faith?

4.How does Mark 9:10 connect with Old Testament resurrection prophecies?

5.How should Mark 9:10 influence our daily conversations about Jesus' resurrection?

6.What steps can we take to deepen our belief in Jesus' resurrection?

7.What does "rising from the dead" mean in Mark 9:10?

8.How does Mark 9:10 challenge the disciples' understanding of resurrection?

9.Why were the disciples confused about Jesus' statement in Mark 9:10?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 9?

11.Did Jesus foresee His own death and resurrection?

12.What does the Bible say about the end times?

13.2 Thessalonians 3:3 - How can believers claim 'the Lord is faithful' if historical evidence suggests countless faithful people still suffer or face calamity?

14.How can water instantly transform into wine (John 2:1-11) without violating natural laws of chemistry?So they kept this matter to themselves

“ So they kept this matter to themselves” (Mark 9:10).

• After witnessing the Transfiguration, Peter, James, and John obeyed Jesus’ command not to relate what they had seen “until the Son of Man had risen from the dead” (Mark 9:9).

• Their silence models the same restraint Jesus earlier required when He “strictly warned them not to make Him known” (Mark 3:12) and when He told the Twelve “to tell no one about Him” (Mark 8:30).

• Obedience sometimes means holding truth in trust until God’s timing unfolds, just as the prophets “searched and inquired carefully” until the appointed time (1 Peter 1:10–12).

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discussing

“ discussing” (Mark 9:10).

• Obedience did not stifle curiosity; it redirected it inward. They “reasoned among themselves” (Luke 24:15) long before they would later converse with the risen Lord.

• Healthy discussion within a believing community is encouraged in Scripture—“Come now, let us reason together” (Isaiah 1:18)—so long as it drives us back to the Lord’s words.

• In this moment the disciples illustratedProverbs 25:2: “It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.”

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what it meant

“ what it meant” (Mark 9:10).

• The disciples were not questioning whether Jesus spoke truth, but what His truth signified. Their struggle mirrors Daniel’s: “I heard, but I did not understand” (Daniel 12:8).

• Jesus had plainly predicted His death and resurrection just days earlier (Mark 8:31), yet preconceived expectations of a triumphant political Messiah clouded their comprehension (John 12:34).

• Their inquiry shows that divine revelation can be crystal-clear and still require the Spirit’s illumination for full understanding (John 16:12–13).

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to rise from the dead

“ to rise from the dead” (Mark 9:10).

• First-century Jews believed in a general resurrection at the end of the age (Daniel 12:2;John 11:24). The idea of one Man rising ahead of time was radical, hence their perplexity.

• Jesus repeatedly foretold a literal, bodily resurrection:

– “The Son of Man is going to be delivered… and after three days He will rise” (Mark 9:31).

– “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up” (John 2:19–22).

• His resurrection would validate His deity (Romans 1:4), secure our justification (Romans 4:25), and guarantee our own future resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:20–22).

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summary

Mark 9:10 captures obedient silence paired with earnest inquiry. The disciples honored Jesus’ timing, wrestled honestly with His promise, and foreshadowed every believer’s journey from limited understanding to full assurance when the risen Christ makes all things clear.

(10)And they kept that saying with themselves.--We again note what we may describe as a characteristic touch, analysing the mental condition of the disciples in relation to their Master's teaching.

Verses 10, 11. -Questioning among themselves what the rising again from the dead should mean; that is, his own rising from the dead, of which our Lord had just been speaking. No doubt the general resurrection at the end of the world was an article of faith with which the disciples were familiar. But they could not understand, when he spake of his own immediate rising from the dead. So their perplexities led them at last to ask him the question; or rather to make the remark to him, The scribes say that Elijah must first come; with a view to obtaining some clearer understanding. They had just seen Elijah in the Transfiguration, and they had seen him disappear. They wondered why he should have departed. They thought, it may be, that he ought to have remained, that he might be the forerunner of Christ and of his kingdom and glory, according to the prophecy of Malachi (Malachi 4:6). This the scribes taught; but they erred in the confusion of times, for they did not distinguish the first coming of Christ in the flesh from his second advent to judgment. The thought upon the mind of the disciples appears to have been this: They heard Christ speak of his own resurrection as close at hand, and they had seen the type of it in his transfiguration; and they thought that immediately after that, Christ's kingdom would come, and he would reign gloriously. Why, then, had not Elijah remained, that he might be his precursor? St. Matthew (Matthew 17:13) tells us that our Lord's words which follow showed the disciples that when he said that Elijah was to come first and restore all things, he meant them to understand" that he spake unto them of John the Baptist." Upon the question of a future coming of Elijah, it seems safest to confess our ignorance. The prophecy of Malachi was no doubt in part fulfilled in the coming of John the Baptist; but it would be rash to affirm that it may not receive another and more literal fulfillment before the second advent. A host of ancient Christian expositors have held that Elijah will appear in person before the second advent of Christ. St. Augustine, in his 'City of God' (20:29), says, "Not without reason do we hope that before the coming of our Judge and Savior Elias will come, because we have good reason to believe that he is now alive; for, as Holy Scripture distinctly informs us, he gas taken up from this life in a chariot of fire. When, therefore, he is come he shall give a spiritual explanation of the Law which the Jews at present understand carnally, and will turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the children to the fathers; that is, the Jews who are the children will understand the Law in the same sense as their fathers the prophets understood it." Indeed, this is one of the principal reasons assigned by the Fathers for this appearance of Elijah, that he may convert the Jews.

Parallel Commentaries ...


[So]
καὶ(kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

they kept
ἐκράτησαν(ekratēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2902:From kratos; to use strength, i.e. Seize or retain.

this
τὸν(ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

matter
λόγον(logon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3056:From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.

to
πρὸς(pros)
Preposition
Strong's 4314:To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

themselves,
ἑαυτοὺς(heautous)
Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1438:Himself, herself, itself.

discussing
συζητοῦντες(syzētountes)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4802:To seek together, discuss, dispute. From sun and zeteo; to investigate jointly, i.e. Discuss, controvert, cavil.

what
τί(ti)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5101:Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.

it meant
ἐστιν(estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510:I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

to rise
ἀναστῆναι(anastēnai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 450:To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up.

from
ἐκ(ek)
Preposition
Strong's 1537:From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

[the] dead.
νεκρῶν(nekrōn)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3498:(a) adj: dead, lifeless, subject to death, mortal, (b) noun: a dead body, a corpse. From an apparently primary nekus; dead.


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