But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.
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Verse 34 is found in chapter 9 of Mark. Jesus again announces his death while the disciples argue about who is greatest. Mark contrasts the logic of the cross with the pursuit of prestige and redefines greatness through service and welcoming the little ones.
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Compare Mark 9:34 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Sie aber schwiegen; denn sie hatten miteinander auf dem Wege gehandelt, welcher der Größte wäre.
Mas ellos callaron; porque los unos con los otros habían disputado en el camino quién había de ser el mayor.
Mais ils gardèrent le silence, car en chemin ils avaient discuté entre eux pour savoir qui était le plus grand.
Ed essi tacquero; perciocchè per lo cammino aveano fra loro disputato chi di loro dovesse essere il maggiore.
Mas eles calaram-se; porque pelo caminho tinham disputado entre si qual era o maior.
門徒不作聲,因為他們在路上彼此爭論誰最大。
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