KJV ORIGINAL
But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But some of the religious teachers were sitting there, having a whole internal debate in their minds.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the loudest arguments happen in your own head.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, a companion of Peter, writing for a Roman Gentile audience around 65-70 CE. It was written to preserve Peter's eyewitness accounts of Jesus' life and teachings, and to encourage Christians facing persecution.
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