KJV ORIGINAL
And he asked the scribes, What question ye with them?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Jesus turned to the religious teachers and asked, 'What are you all arguing about with my disciples?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus stepped into the drama and asked what the argument was really about.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Mark, chapter 9, Jesus has just come down from the Mount of Transfiguration, where he was revealed in glory to Peter, James, and John. Upon his return, he finds his disciples arguing with the scribes because the disciples failed to heal a boy possessed by a demon, highlighting the tension between Jesus' authority and the religious leaders' skepticism. This scene underscores the challenges early followers faced in demonstrating faith amidst opposition.
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