Albert Barnes Commentary Mark 9
Albert Barnes Commentary
Mark 9
Albert Barnes Commentary
Mark 9
"And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There are some here of them that stand [by], who shall in no wise taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God come with power." — Mark 9:1 (ASV)
Verily I say, etc. See Barnes on Matthew 16:28.
This verse properly belongs to the preceding chapter, and the preceding discourse.
"and his garments became glistering, exceeding white, so as no fuller on earth can whiten them." — Mark 9:3 (ASV)
Not a fuller. Rather, no, scourer. The role of the person mentioned here was to scour or whiten cloth, not to full it, or to render it thicker.
"For he knew not what to answer; for they became sore afraid." — Mark 9:6 (ASV)
He knew not. He knew not. He desired to say something, and he knew not what would be proper.
"And when they came to the disciples, they saw a great multitude about them, and scribes questioning with them." — Mark 9:14 (ASV)
Questioning with them. Debating with the disciples, and attempting to confound them. This he saw as he came down from the mount. In his absence, they had taken the opportunity to attempt to perplex and confound his followers.
"And straightway all the multitude, when they saw him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him." — Mark 9:15 (ASV)
Were greatly amazed. They were astonished and surprised at his sudden appearance among them.
Saluted him. They received him with the customary marks of affection and respect. It is probable that this was not by any formal manner of salutation, but by the rush of the multitude, and by hailing him as the Messiah.
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