Mark 9:9-13

Mark 9:9-13

[9] as they  came down  the mountain,  he charged  them  that  they should tell  no man  what things  the Son  of man  were risen  from  the dead.  [10] And  they kept  that saying  with  themselves,  questioning one with another  what  the rising  from  the dead  [11] And  they asked  him,  saying,  Why  say  the scribes  that  Elias  must  first  come?  [12] And  them,  Elias  verily  cometh  first,  and restoreth  all things;  and  how  it is written  of  the Son  of man,  that  he must suffer  many things,  and  be set at nought.  [13] But  I say  That  Elias  indeed  come,  and  they have done  unto him  whatsoever  they listed,  as  it is written  of  him. 

What does Mark 9:9-13 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The appearance of Elijah on the mountain led to a discussion of his role as Messiah"s forerunner. This conversation developed as the disciples followed Jesus down the mountain.