Who Is the Greatest?

33 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, "What were you arguing about on the road?"

Other Translations of Mark 9:33

King James Version

Who Is the Greatest?

33 And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?

English Standard Version

Who Is the Greatest?

33 And they came to Capernaum. And when he was in the house he asked them, "What were you discussing on the way?"

The Message

Who Is the Greatest?

33 They came to Capernaum. When he was safe at home, he asked them, "What were you discussing on the road?"

New King James Version

Who Is the Greatest?

33 Then He came to Capernaum. And when He was in the house He asked them, "What was it you disputed among yourselves on the road?"

New Living Translation

Who Is the Greatest?

33 After they arrived at Capernaum and settled in a house, Jesus asked his disciples, "What were you discussing out on the road?"

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 9:33

Commentary on Mark 9:30-40

(Read Mark 9:30-40)

The time of Christ's suffering drew nigh. Had he been delivered into the hands of devils, and they had done this, it had not been so strange; but that men should thus shamefully treat the Son of man, who came to redeem and save them, is wonderful. Still observe that when Christ spake of his death, he always spake of his resurrection, which took the reproach of it from himself, and should have taken the grief of it from his disciples. Many remain ignorant because they are ashamed to inquire. Alas! that while the Saviour teaches so plainly the things which belong to his love and grace, men are so blinded that they understand not his sayings. We shall be called to account about our discourses, and to account for our disputes, especially about being greater than others. Those who are most humble and self-denying, most resemble Christ, and shall be most tenderly owned by him. This Jesus taught them by a sign; whoever shall receive one like this child, receives me. Many have been like the disciples, ready to silence men who have success in preaching to sinners repentance in Christ's name, because they follow not with them. Our Lord blamed the apostles, reminding them that he who wrought miracles in his name would not be likely to hurt his cause. If sinners are brought to repent, to believe in the Saviour, and to live sober, righteous, and godly lives, we then see that the Lord works by the preacher.