Commentary— Tyndale Open Study Notes (plain English)
9:33-50 Because the disciples did not understand Jesus’ prediction of his suffering, they were unable to see its implications for their own lives. 9:33-34 Capernaum was Jesus’ home in Galilee (1:21; 2:1). • Jesus’ disciples didn’t answer his question because they knew that he would disapprove of their discussion. • about which of them was the greatest: This issue would come up again in 10:35-37.
Commentary— Tyndale Open Study Notes (plain English)
9:33-50 Because the disciples did not understand Jesus’ prediction of his suffering, they were unable to see its implications for their own lives. 9:33-34 Capernaum was Jesus’ home in Galilee (1:21; 2:1). • Jesus’ disciples didn’t answer his question because they knew that he would disapprove of their discussion. • about which of them was the greatest: This issue would come up again in 10:35-37.
Literal English (YLT)ⓘYoung's Literal Translation (1862) — mirrors the original word order and idiom as closely as English grammar allows. It reads awkwardly on purpose: the goal is to show you the structure of the original language, not smooth English prose.Young's Literal Translation (1862) — mirrors the original word order and idiom as closely as English grammar allows. It reads awkwardly on purpose: the goal is to show you the structure of the original language, not smooth English prose.
And he came to Capernaum, and being in the house, he was questioning them, 'What were ye reasoning in the way among yourselves?'
Greek (New Testament)ⓘA Greek New Testament text — koine (common) Greek, the everyday language the New Testament was originally written in.A Greek New Testament text — koine (common) Greek, the everyday language the New Testament was originally written in.
και ηλθεν εις καπερναουμ και εν τη οικια γενομενος επηρωτα αυτους τι εν τη οδω προς εαυτους διελογιζεσθε
King James Versionⓘ
King James Version (1611) — the classic formal, word-for-word English translation. Historic and widely memorized, but uses Early Modern English vocabulary.
King James Version (1611) — the classic formal, word-for-word English translation. Historic and widely memorized, but uses Early Modern English vocabulary.
¶ And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?
American Standard VersionⓘAmerican Standard Version (1901) — a more literal, precision-focused revision in the King James tradition.American Standard Version (1901) — a more literal, precision-focused revision in the King James tradition.
And they came to Capernaum: and when he was in the house he asked them, What were ye reasoning on the way?
World English BibleⓘWorld English Bible — a modern, public-domain update to the KJV/ASV formal style, without archaic language.World English Bible — a modern, public-domain update to the KJV/ASV formal style, without archaic language.
He came to Capernaum, and when he was in the house he asked them, “What were you arguing among yourselves on the way?”
Bible in Basic EnglishⓘBible in Basic English (1949) — deliberately written using a limited vocabulary of about 1,000 words.Bible in Basic English (1949) — deliberately written using a limited vocabulary of about 1,000 words.
And they came to Capernaum: and when he was in the house, he put the question to them, What were you talking about on the way?