Mark 9:36
“And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them,”
Mark 9:36 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them,
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And taking a child, he set him in the midst of them. Whom when he had embraced, he saith to them:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And he took a little child, and set him in the midst of them: and taking him in his arms, he said unto them,
- DARBYDarby
- And taking a little child he set it in their midst, and having taken it in his arms he said to them,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- He took a little child, and set him in the midst of them. Taking him in his arms, he said to them,
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And having taken a child, he set him in the midst of them, and having taken him in his arms, said to them,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- He took a child and placed him among them. Taking the child in his arms, he said to them,
Context: Mark 9
34But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.
35And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.
36And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them,
37Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.
38And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us.
About Mark 9: Transfiguration, Healing a Possessed Boy
Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John and teaches about the importance of faith.
Commentary
Mark 9 is a chapter that focuses on the power of faith and the importance of prayer. Jesus is teaching his disciples about the power of faith and how it can move mountains. He tells them that if they have faith and do not doubt, they can ask for anything and it will be given to them. He also warns them that if they do not have faith, they will not receive anything.