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Themes in Mark 9

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Themes in Mark 9

Mark 9:1 (show verse)

And he said to them, I tell you truly, that there are some of those standing here, who shall not taste death till they see the kingdom of God having come with power.

God » Kingdom of » Coming with power
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells his own death and resurrection (near caesarea philippi)
Kingdom » Coming with power
spiritual Kingdom » Conditions of entrance into » Coming with power
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Coming with power

Mark 9:2 (show verse)

AND after six days Jesus took Peter, and James, and John, and brought them up on a high mountain by themselves alone, and was transfigured before them;

Christ » Touched by others » Transfigured
Christ » Glorified » Seen at the transfiguration
Christ Glorified » Seen at the transfiguration
of the disciples Inner circle » At the transfiguration
James » An apostle. Son of zebedee and salome » an intimate companion of jesus, and present with him » At the transfiguration of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
John » The apostle » Is present when jesus performs the following miracles » The transfiguration
Mountain » Is transfigured upon
Mountains » Scenes of great events » Hermon or tabor, Christ was transfigured
Peter » Present » At the transfiguration

Mark 9:3 (show verse)

and his garments became shining, extremely white, so that no fuller on the earth could whiten them.

Arts and crafts » Names of various » Fullers
Arts of the » Fuller
Christ » Glorified » Seen at the transfiguration
Christ Glorified » Seen at the transfiguration
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
Mountain » Is transfigured upon
Peter » Present » At the transfiguration

Mark 9:4 (show verse)

And Elijah appeared to them; with Moses, and they conversed with Jesus.

Elijah » Appears to jesus at his transfiguration
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
Life » Christ » Continuous
moses » Present with jesus on the mount of transfiguration
Mountain » Is transfigured upon
Peter » Present » At the transfiguration

Mark 9:5 (show verse)

And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; and we will make three tabernacles, one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah;

Hearing » Hearing the lord
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
Mountain » Is transfigured upon
Peter » Present » At the transfiguration
Rabbi » Rv,
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ

Mark 9:6 (show verse)

for he knew not what he answered, for they were afraid.

Hearing » Hearing the lord
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
Mountain » Is transfigured upon
Peter » Present » At the transfiguration
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ

Mark 9:7 (show verse)

And a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice came from the cloud, This is my beloved Son; hear him.

Hearing » Hearing the lord
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
Mountain » Is transfigured upon
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ

Mark 9:8 (show verse)

And looking round immediately they no longer saw any one but Jesus alone with them.

Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
Mountain » Is transfigured upon

Mark 9:9 (show verse)

And coming down from the mountain he charged them to tell no man what they had seen, till the Son of man should have risen from the dead.

Christ » Reproves » Resurrection of
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
Mountain » Is transfigured upon
Prudence » Instances of » Of jesus
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ foretold
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Foretold by himself

Mark 9:10 (show verse)

And they kept the word, inquiring with themselves what the rising from the dead meant.

Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
Mountain » Is transfigured upon
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Apostles » At first did not understand the predictions respecting

Mark 9:11 (show verse)

And they asked him, saying, Why do the scribes say that Elijah must first come?

Instruction » Of children encouraged » Sought
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured

Mark 9:12 (show verse)

And he said to them, Elijah comes first, and restores all things; as also it is written of the Son of man, That he shall suffer many things, and be set at naught;

Elijah » Antitype of john the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured

Mark 9:13 (show verse)

but I tell you, that Elijah has come, and they have done to him what they wished, as it was written of him.

Elijah » Antitype of john the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
John » Reproves herod antipas on account of his incest; herod imprisons him, and beheads him
John » The testimony of jesus concerning (see below, jesus discourses upon)

Mark 9:14 (show verse)

And coming to the disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes disputing with them.

Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy

Mark 9:15 (show verse)

And immediately all the multitude seeing him, were highly pleased, and ran forward and saluted him.

Mark 9:16 (show verse)

And he asked, What were you disputing about with them?

Mark 9:17 (show verse)

And one of the multitude answered him, Teacher, I have brought my son to you, having a dumb spirit;

Bringing men to jesus » Those whom the church fails to help
Demons » The epileptic boy
mute) Dumb (deafness » Miraculous healing of, by jesus
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
intercession » Additional instances of » Parents, for their epileptic son
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Man » Extremity of examples of » The father of the demoniac
Man's » Examples of » The father of the demoniac
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy
human Weakness » Man's extremity, of weakness, becomes God's opportunity to help, » The father of the demoniac

Mark 9:18 (show verse)

and wherever it takes him it convulses him, and he foams and grates his teeth, and becomes emaciated. And I spoke to your disciples to cast it out, and they could not.

Bringing men to jesus » Those whom the church fails to help
Demons » The epileptic boy
Demons » Disciples could not expel
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
intercession » Additional instances of » Parents, for their epileptic son
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Man » Extremity of examples of » The father of the demoniac
Man's » Examples of » The father of the demoniac
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy
Powerlessness » Of men, often due to sin and unbelief » Unbelief rendered the apostles helpless to contend with satanic forces
Teeth » Gnashing (grinding) of, usually signifying anger or extreme pain
human Weakness » Man's extremity, of weakness, becomes God's opportunity to help, » The father of the demoniac
human Weakness » Powerlessness of men, often due to sin and unbelief » Unbelief rendered the apostles helpless to contend with satanic forces

Mark 9:19 (show verse)

And he answered and said to them, O faithless and perverse generation! How long shall I be with you? How long shall I suffer you? Bring him to me.

Bringing men to jesus » Those whom the church fails to help
Demons » The epileptic boy
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
intercession » Additional instances of » Parents, for their epileptic son
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy

Mark 9:20 (show verse)

And they brought him to him. And seeing him, the spirit immediately affected him with convulsions, and he fell on the ground, and rolled about, foaming.

Mark 9:21 (show verse)

And he asked his father, How long a time is it since this came upon him? And he said, From a little child;

Demons » The epileptic boy
Diseases » Other diseases mentioned » Chronic
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
intercession » Additional instances of » Parents, for their epileptic son
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy

Mark 9:22 (show verse)

and it often casts him into fire, and into waters, to destroy him; but if you are able, help us, and have mercy on us.

Demons » The epileptic boy
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
intercession » Additional instances of » Parents, for their epileptic son
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Miracles » Faith required in » Those for whom they were performed
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy
Miracles » Faith required in those for whom they were performed
Power » Unrealized power » To cast out demons
Unrealized power » To cast out demons

Mark 9:23 (show verse)

And Jesus said to him, If you are able? all things are possible to him that believes.

Believers » Promises to » Unlimited blessings
Blessings » According to faith
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Healing of
Demons » The epileptic boy
Faith » Faith encouraged, reasons for » Blessings according to
Faith » All difficulties overcome by
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
Faith's blessing » Blessings according to
God's Promises » To believers » Unlimited blessings
intercession » Additional instances of » Parents, for their epileptic son
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Miracles » Faith required in » Those for whom they were performed
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy
Miracles » Faith required in those for whom they were performed

Mark 9:24 (show verse)

And the father of the little child immediately crying out, said, I believe; help my unbelief.

Afflictions, Prayer During » For increase of faith
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Healing of
Demons » The epileptic boy
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
Family » Examples of fathers' love » Jairus
Fathers » Examples of fathers' love » Jairus
Home » Examples of fathers' love » Jairus
intercession » Additional instances of » Parents, for their epileptic son
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Love » Examples of fathers' love » Jairus
Love » Paternal » Jairus
Love » Fathers » Jairus
Miracles » Faith required in » Those for whom they were performed
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy
Miracles » Faith required in those for whom they were performed
Parents » Examples of fathers' love » Jairus
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » Father of the demoniac
Paternal love » Examples of fathers' love » Jairus
Tears » Of solicitude over sinners » Of disappointment and grief
Unbelief » Pray for help against

Mark 9:25 (show verse)

And Jesus seeing that a multitude ran together, rebuked the impure spirit, saying to him, Deaf and dumb spirit, I command you, come out of him, and enter into him no more.

Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Healing of
Deafness » Natural
Deafness » Miraculous cure of
Demons » The epileptic boy
Disease » Healed » The dumb healed
mute) Dumb (deafness » Miraculous healing of, by jesus
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
disease Healed » The dumb healed
intercession » Additional instances of » Parents, for their epileptic son
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy

Mark 9:26 (show verse)

And crying out and affecting him with many convulsions, he went out. And he was like a dead person, so that many said, He is dead.

Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Healing of
Christ » Miracles of » Lunatic child
Demons » The epileptic boy
mute) Dumb (deafness » Miraculous healing of, by jesus
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
intercession » Additional instances of » Parents, for their epileptic son
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy
Miracles » Of Christ » Lunatic child

Mark 9:27 (show verse)

But Jesus took him by the hand and raised him up, and he stood up.

Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Healing of
Contact » Taking the hand, expressive of fellowship and helpfulness » The demoniac's, by jesus
Demons » The epileptic boy
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
divine Hand » Taken » The demoniac's, by jesus
hands » Taken » The demoniac's, by jesus
intercession » Additional instances of » Parents, for their epileptic son
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy
Personal contact » Taking the hand, expressive of fellowship and helpfulness » The demoniac's, by jesus
Right » Hand taken » The demoniac's, by jesus

Mark 9:28 (show verse)

And when he went into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could we not cast it out?

Demons » Disciples could not expel
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Sought
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy
Telling jesus » Failures

Mark 9:29 (show verse)

And he said to them, This kind can go out by nothing but prayer.

Demons » Disciples could not expel
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy

Mark 9:30 (show verse)

And departing thence, he passed through Galilee, and desired that no one should know him,

Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells his own death and resurrection (in galilee)

Mark 9:31 (show verse)

for he taught his disciples, and said to them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him. And when he is killed, on the third day he shall rise again.

Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells his own death and resurrection (in galilee)

Mark 9:32 (show verse)

And they understood not the word, and were afraid to ask him.

Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells his own death and resurrection (in galilee)

Mark 9:33 (show verse)

And he came to Capernaum; and when he was in the house, he asked them, What did you dispute about on the way?

required Expression » Expression required by Christ » Subject uppermost in the minds of the disciples
Heaven/the heavens » Who shall be least in the kingdom of heaven
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Kingdom of God » Who shall be least in the kingdom of God

Mark 9:34 (show verse)

And they were silent; for they had disputed with each other on the way as to who was the greatest.

Heaven/the heavens » Who shall be least in the kingdom of heaven
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Kingdom of God » Who shall be least in the kingdom of God
Strife » Instances of » Disciples, over who could be the greatest

Mark 9:35 (show verse)

And he sat down and called the twelve, and said to them, If any one wishes to be first, he shall he last of all, and a servant of all.

Gain through loss » Humility leads to exaltation
Heaven/the heavens » Who shall be least in the kingdom of heaven
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Kingdom of God » Who shall be least in the kingdom of God
Position » Who shall be last
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive a child in the name of jesus Christ
Servants » Who shall be servant of all

Mark 9:36 (show verse)

And taking a little child, he put it in the midst of them, and taking it in his arms, said to them,

Children » Symbolical of the regenerated
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive a child in the name of jesus Christ

Mark 9:37 (show verse)

Whoever receives one such little child in my name, receives me, and whoever receives me, receives not me, but him that sent me.

Children » Promises and assurances to
Children » Symbolical of the regenerated
Christ » Received » Receiving Christ
Christ and children » Commands reception of
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Commands reception of
Fellowship » With God
Jesus and children » Commands reception of
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Those that receive a child in the name of jesus Christ

Mark 9:38 (show verse)

And John spoke to him, saying, Teacher, we saw some one casting out demons in your name, who follows not us, and we forbade him.

Bigotry » Instances of » Of john in forbidding the casting out of demons by one who did not follow jesus
Catholicity » Inculcated
Demons » Cast out » By the disciples
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » James and john
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the intolerance of his disciples
John » The apostle » Intolerance of
John, beloved disciple » Facts concerning » Intolerant
Name » What can be accomplished in the name of the lord
Offense » Those that offend people who believe in Christ
Opposition » Who does not oppose to the lord
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Those that receive a child in the name of jesus Christ
Toleration » Religions

Mark 9:39 (show verse)

And Jesus said, Forbid him not; for no one will perform a mighty work in my name, and be able lightly to speak evil of me.

Bigotry » Instances of » Of john in forbidding the casting out of demons by one who did not follow jesus
Catholicity » Inculcated
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » James and john
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the intolerance of his disciples
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » By other disciples
Offense » Those that offend people who believe in Christ
Opposition » Who does not oppose to the lord
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Those that receive a child in the name of jesus Christ
Toleration » Religions

Mark 9:40 (show verse)

For whoever is not against us is for us;

Bigotry » Instances of » Of john in forbidding the casting out of demons by one who did not follow jesus
Catholicity » Inculcated
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
No » Neutrality
Offense » Those that offend people who believe in Christ
Opposition » Who does not oppose to the lord
Toleration » Religions

Mark 9:41 (show verse)

and whoever gives you a cup of water because you are Christ's, truly he shall not lose his reward.

Catholicity » Inculcated
Charity » Those that are charitable
God » Promises to the tempted » Special promises to religious workers
God's Promises » To the widow and fatherless » To religious workers
Help » Those that help Christâ€™s people
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Ministers » Hospitality to » Promises to
Offense » Those that offend people who believe in Christ
Opposition » Who does not oppose to the lord
Water » -of feet -of hands » For drinking
religious Work » Personal, example of » Special promises to religious workers

Mark 9:42 (show verse)

And whoever shall offend one of the little ones having faith, it would be better for him if a millstone was put about his neck and he was cast into the sea.

Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Millstone » Probably used in executions by drowning
Offence » Denunciation against those who cause
Offense » Those that offend people who believe in Christ

Mark 9:43 (show verse)

And if your hand offends you, cut it off; it is better for you to enter into life crippled, than having two hands to go away into hell, into the inextinguishable fire.

Eternal » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Eternal » Wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Everlasting » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Everlasting » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Gehenna » Greek, the place of punishment
Hand » Figurative
Hell » Gehenna
Hell » In the rv the greek word "gehenna" is translated "hell" in the following scriptures
Hell » Avoiding hell
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Punishment » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Mortifying sinful lusts
the future » Punishment » Future state of the wicked » Hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
the future » Punishment future state of the wicked » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Words of Christ » Concerning the future state of the wicked » Compares the suffering of, to fire

Mark 9:44 (show verse)

(Added verse not retained in Sawyer)

eternal Death » Described as » The worm that dies not
Fire » Figurative » Of the destruction of the wicked
Fire » Figurative » Everlasting fire
Hell » Avoiding hell
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Punishment of the The Wicked » Accompanied by remorse
Worm » Figurative » Of remorse

Mark 9:45 (show verse)

And if your foot offends you, cut it off: it is better for you to enter into life lame, than having two feet to be cast into hell.

Eternal » Wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Everlasting » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Hell » In the rv the greek word "gehenna" is translated "hell" in the following scriptures
Hell » Avoiding hell
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Punishment » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
the future » Punishment future state of the wicked » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Words of Christ » Concerning the future state of the wicked » Compares the suffering of, to fire

Eternal » Wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Everlasting » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Hell » Avoiding hell
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Loss » Irreparable loss suffered by the impenitent
Profit and loss » Spiritual loss causes of » Irreparable loss suffered by the impenitent
Punishment » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
the future » Punishment future state of the wicked » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Words of Christ » Concerning the future state of the wicked » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Worm » Figurative » Of remorse

Mark 9:49 (show verse)

For every man shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt.

Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Offerings » Must be » Salted
Sacrifices » Were salted with salt
Salt » If salt loses its savor
Salt » All animal sacrifices were required to be seasoned with
Salt » Figurative » Of the saving efficacy of the ekklesia of Christ
Salt » Illustrative » Preparation » The wicked » For destruction

Mark 9:50 (show verse)

Salt is good; but if the salt has become insipid, with what will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace one with another.

Contact » Taking the hand, expressive of fellowship and helpfulness » The church, like salt, saves by contact
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Good » Influence » Preserving
Influence » Good » Preserving
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Nation » Peace of
Peace » For peace peace invoked » The obligation to preserve peace
Peace » Living peaceably
Peace » Saints should » Have, with each other
Personal contact » Taking the hand, expressive of fellowship and helpfulness » The church, like salt, saves by contact
Salt » If salt loses its savor
Salt » Figurative » Of the saving efficacy of the ekklesia of Christ
Salt » Illustrative » (without savor,) of graceless professors
Salt » Lost its savor when exposed to the air
Salt » Illustrative » Of grace in the heart
Salt » Characterized as good and useful
Christians as The salt » The church, like salt, saves by contact