Mark 9:34
“But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But they held their peace,.... Fearing a reprimand, for their vanity and affectation of worldly grandeur:
for by the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Who should be the greatest - See on Mat 18:1-5 (note).
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Mark 9:30-40
Here, I. Christ foretels his own approaching sufferings. He passed through Galilee with more expedition than usual, and…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
who should be the greatest They called to mind perhaps the preference given on Hermon to Peter and the sons of Zebedee,…
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