Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version because he was teaching his disciples. He said to them, “The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill him, and after three days he will rise.” New Living Translation for he wanted to spend more time with his disciples and teach them. He said to them, “The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of his enemies. He will be killed, but three days later he will rise from the dead.” English Standard Version for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, “The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill him. And when he is killed, after three days he will rise.” Berean Standard Bible because He was teaching His disciples. He told them, “The Son of Man will be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill Him, and after three days He will rise.” Berean Literal Bible for He was teaching His disciples. And He was saying to them, “The Son of Man is delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill Him; and having been killed, after three days He will rise.” King James Bible For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third day. New King James Version For He taught His disciples and said to them, “The Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of men, and they will kill Him. And after He is killed, He will rise the third day.” New American Standard Bible For He was teaching His disciples and telling them, “The Son of Man is to be handed over to men, and they will kill Him; and when He has been killed, He will rise three days later.” NASB 1995 For He was teaching His disciples and telling them, “The Son of Man is to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill Him; and when He has been killed, He will rise three days later.” NASB 1977 For He was teaching His disciples and telling them, “The Son of Man is to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill Him; and when He has been killed, He will rise three days later.” Legacy Standard Bible For He was teaching His disciples and telling them, “The Son of Man is to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill Him; and when He has been killed, He will rise again three days later.” Amplified Bible because He was teaching His disciples [and preparing them for the future]. He told them, “The Son of Man is to be betrayed and handed over to men [who are His enemies], and they will kill Him; and when He has been killed, He will rise [from the dead] three days later.” Berean Annotated Bible because He was teaching His disciples (pupils). He told them, “The Son of Man will be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill Him, and after three days He will rise. Christian Standard Bible For he was teaching his disciples and telling them, “The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of men. They will kill him, and after he is killed, he will rise three days later.” Holman Christian Standard Bible For He was teaching His disciples and telling them, “The Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of men. They will kill Him, and after He is killed, He will rise three days later.” American Standard Version For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered up into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and when he is killed, after three days he shall rise again. Contemporary English Version because he was teaching the disciples that the Son of Man would be handed over to people who would kill him. But three days later he would rise to life. English Revised Version For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered up into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and when he is killed, after three days he shall rise again. GOD'S WORD® Translation because he was teaching his disciples. He taught them, "The Son of Man will be betrayed and handed over to people. They will kill him, but on the third day he will come back to life." Good News Translation because he was teaching his disciples: "The Son of Man will be handed over to those who will kill him. Three days later, however, he will rise to life." International Standard Version because he was teaching his disciples, "The Son of Man will be betrayed into human hands. They will kill him, but after being dead for three days he will be raised." NET Bible for he was teaching his disciples and telling them, "The Son of Man will be betrayed into the hands of men. They will kill him, and after three days he will rise." New Heart English Bible For he was teaching his disciples, and said to them, "The Son of Man is being handed over to the hands of men, and they will kill him; and when he is killed, after three days he will rise again." Webster's Bible Translation For he taught his disciples, and said to them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill him; and after that he is killed, he will rise the third day. Weymouth New Testament for He was teaching His disciples, and telling them, "The Son of Man is to be betrayed into the hands of men, and they will put Him to death; and after being put to death, in three days He will rise to life again." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblebecause He was teaching His disciples. He told them, “The Son of Man will be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill Him, and on the third day He will rise.” World English Bible for he was teaching his disciples, and said to them, “The Son of Man is being handed over to the hands of men, and they will kill him; and when he is killed, on the third day he will rise again.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor He was teaching His disciples, and He said to them, “The Son of Man is being delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill Him, and having been killed, the third day He will rise,” Berean Literal Bible for He was teaching His disciples. And He was saying to them, “The Son of Man is delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill Him; and having been killed, after three days He will rise.” Young's Literal Translation for he was teaching his disciples, and he said to them, 'The Son of Man is being delivered to the hands of men, and they shall kill him, and having been killed the third day he shall rise,' Smith's Literal Translation For he taught his disciples, and said to them, That the Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and having been killed, he shall raise himself the third day. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he taught his disciple, and said to them: The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise again the third day. Catholic Public Domain Version Then he taught his disciples, and he said to them, “For the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill him, and having been killed, on the third day he will rise again.” New American Bible He was teaching his disciples and telling them, “The Son of Man is to be handed over to men and they will kill him, and three days after his death he will rise.” New Revised Standard Version for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, “The Son of Man is to be betrayed into human hands, and they will kill him, and three days after being killed, he will rise again.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor he taught his disciples, and said to them, The Son of man will be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill him; and after he is killed, he will rise on the third day. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For he was teaching his disciples and he said to them, “The Son of Man will be delivered into the hands of men and they will kill him, and when he has been killed, on the third day he shall rise.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor he taught his disciples, and said to them: The Son of man is to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will put him to death; and after he is put to death, he will rise on the third day. Godbey New Testament For He was teaching His disciples, and saying to them, Haweis New Testament For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him: and after being killed, the third day he shall rise again. Mace New Testament in the mean time he gave his disciples this intimation, "the son of man is going to be delivered up into the hands of men, who will put him to death, and three days after he is put to death he shall rise again." Weymouth New Testament for He was teaching His disciples, and telling them, "The Son of Man is to be betrayed into the hands of men, and they will put Him to death; and after being put to death, in three days He will rise to life again." Worrell New Testament For He was teaching His disciples, and said to them, Worsley New Testament for He was instructing his disciples, and told them, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Second Prediction of the Passion30Going on from there, they passed through Galilee. But Jesus did not want anyone to know, 31because He was teaching His disciples. He told them, “ The Son of Man will be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill Him, and after three days He will rise.” 32But they did not understand this statement, and they were afraid to ask Him about it.… Cross References because He was teaching His disciples. Mark 4:34 He did not tell them anything without using a parable. But privately He explained everything to His own disciples. Matthew 5:1-2 When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain and sat down. His disciples came to Him, / and He began to teach them, saying: Luke 24:27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was written in all the Scriptures about Himself. He told them, Mark 8:31 Then He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and after three days rise again. Matthew 16:21 From that time on Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life. Luke 9:22 “The Son of Man must suffer many things,” He said. “He must be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.” “The Son of Man will be delivered into the hands of men. Luke 9:44 “Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.” Matthew 17:22 When they gathered together in Galilee, Jesus told them, “The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men. Acts 2:23 He was delivered up by God’s set plan and foreknowledge, and you, by the hands of the lawless, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross. They will kill Him, Matthew 17:23 They will kill Him, and on the third day He will be raised to life.” And the disciples were deeply grieved. Mark 10:34 who will mock Him and spit on Him and flog Him and kill Him. And after three days He will rise again.” Luke 18:33 They will flog Him and kill Him, and on the third day He will rise again.” and after three days He will rise.” Matthew 27:63 “Sir,” they said, “we remember that while He was alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’ Luke 24:46 And He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 1 Corinthians 15:4 that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, Matthew 20:18-19 “Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes. They will condemn Him to death / and will deliver Him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. And on the third day He will be raised to life.” Treasury of Scripture For he taught his disciples, and said to them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third day. The Son. Mark 9:12 And he answered and told 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. Mark 8:31 And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. Matthew 16:21 From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day. Jump to Previous Betrayed Dead Death Delivered Disciples Handed Hands Kill Killed Life Rise Taught Teaching Telling Third ThreeJump to Next Betrayed Dead Death Delivered Disciples Handed Hands Kill Killed Life Rise Taught Teaching Telling Third ThreeMark 9 1. Jesus is transfigured.11. He instructs his disciples concerning the coming of Elijah; 14. casts forth a deaf and mute spirit; 30. foretells his death and resurrection; 33. exhorts his disciples to humility; 38. bidding them not to prohibit such as are not against them, 42. nor to give offense to any of the faithful. because He was teaching His disciples. Jesus often took time to teach His disciples privately, preparing them for the events to come and the mission they would undertake after His departure. This teaching moment is part of a series of predictions about His death and resurrection, emphasizing the importance of understanding His purpose. The disciples were often confused or resistant to these teachings, reflecting their expectations of a political Messiah rather than a suffering servant. He told them, “The Son of Man will be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill Him, and after three days He will rise.” Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus (The Son of Man)Central figure in this passage, referring to Himself as the "Son of Man," a title that emphasizes both His humanity and His messianic role. 2. Disciples The followers of Jesus who are being taught about His impending death and resurrection. They are in a learning phase, trying to understand the deeper meanings of Jesus' mission. 3. Men (those who will deliver and kill Jesus) Refers to the religious leaders and Roman authorities who will conspire to arrest and crucify Jesus. 4. Resurrection (after three days) The event Jesus predicts, signifying His victory over death and His divine authority. 5. Galilee (implied location) While not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the surrounding context places Jesus and His disciples in Galilee during this teaching. Teaching Points Understanding Jesus' MissionJesus' prediction of His death and resurrection is central to understanding His mission. It highlights the necessity of His sacrifice for the redemption of humanity. The Reality of Suffering Jesus openly discusses His suffering, teaching us that suffering is a part of the Christian journey and can lead to greater purposes. The Hope of Resurrection The promise of resurrection offers hope and assurance of eternal life, encouraging believers to live with an eternal perspective. Trust in God's Plan Despite the grim prediction, Jesus trusts in God's sovereign plan. Believers are called to trust God even when His plans are not fully understood. Discipleship and Learning The disciples' struggle to understand Jesus' message reminds us of the importance of continual learning and growth in our faith journey. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Mark 9:31?2. How does Mark 9:31 emphasize Jesus' foreknowledge of His death and resurrection? 3. What does "The Son of Man is going to be delivered" signify for believers? 4. How can understanding Jesus' prophecy in Mark 9:31 strengthen our faith today? 5. How does Mark 9:31 connect with Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah? 6. How should Jesus' prediction in Mark 9:31 influence our daily Christian walk? 7. What does Mark 9:31 reveal about Jesus' foreknowledge of His death and resurrection? 8. How does Mark 9:31 challenge the disciples' understanding of the Messiah? 9. Why is the prediction of Jesus' resurrection significant in Mark 9:31? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 9? 11. Did Jesus foresee His own death and resurrection? 12. Did Jesus foresee His own death and resurrection? 13. Why did Jesus say He would be in the tomb for "three days and three nights" (Matthew 12:40) when He was only buried from Friday to Sunday? 14. Why does Mark’s Gospel, the earliest, lack a resurrection appearance in its original ending? What Does Mark 9:31 Mean Because He was teaching His disciplesJesus draws the Twelve aside, highlighting that discipleship includes clear, repeated instruction (Mark 4:34; Mark 8:31). • He speaks privately, underscoring that growth often happens in close fellowship (Matthew 13:11). • His patience here models how we are to pass on truth “precept upon precept” (2 Timothy 2:2). He told them This phrase stresses deliberate, open communication (John 15:15). • No riddles now—only straightforward prophecy (Luke 18:31-34). • By speaking beforehand, He shows foreknowledge and authority (John 13:19). “The Son of Man will be delivered into the hands of men.” • “Delivered” points to betrayal by Judas (Mark 14:10-11) yet also to the Father’s sovereign plan (Acts 2:23). • “Son of Man” ties Him to Daniel 7:13-14—fully divine yet identifying with humanity (Philippians 2:7-8). • Being “in the hands of men” contrasts human cruelty with divine mercy (Psalm 22:16). “They will kill Him.” • Jesus predicts literal death by crucifixion (Mark 15:24-25). • This fulfills Isaiah 53:5-7; He willingly bears sin’s penalty (1 Peter 2:24). • The statement refutes any notion that events spiraled out of control; His death is purposeful (John 10:18). • It anchors the gospel: “Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:3). “And after three days He will rise.” • A precise timeline (Friday to Sunday) underscores reliability (Mark 10:34). • Resurrection validates every claim He made (Romans 1:4). • It guarantees our justification (Romans 4:25) and future resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:20-22). • Old-Testament echoes: Jonah 1:17; Hosea 6:2—God reverses death. summary Mark 9:31 records Jesus’ intentional, clear preparation of His disciples: He foretells betrayal, death, and resurrection, revealing both human responsibility and divine sovereignty. The verse assures us that the cross was no accident and that the empty tomb is the Father’s seal of approval on the Son. Trusting this prophecy—and its perfect fulfillment—anchors our faith, fuels our hope, and calls us to follow the risen Lord with confidence. Verse 31. - For he taught his disciples (ἐδίδασκε γὰρ τοὺς μαθητὰς αὑτοῦ); literally, for he was teaching (imperfect) his disciples. The Son of man is delivered (παραδίδοται) The whole is present to his mind, as though it were now taking place. And they shall kill him (ἀποκτενοῦσιν). This is a stronger form of κτείνω. And when he is killed, after three days he shall rise again (ἀναστήσεται); literally, he shall rise up. Our Lord repeats this prediction, in order that, when these events actually took place, his disciples might not be alarmed or offended, or abandon their faith in him, as though he could not be the Messiah because he underwent so terrible a death. It will be remembered that, notwithstanding these repeated warnings from their Lord, when these events actually took place, "they all forsook him and fled." It was therefore necessary that this coming event of his crucifixion should be repeatedly impressed upon them, that they might thus be assured that he was willing to undergo this bitter death; that he was not going to his cross by constraint, but as a willing Sacrifice, that he might do the will of his Father, and so redeem mankind. Therefore he repeated all this in Galilee, when he returned from his transfiguration, and after he had cast out the evil spirit from the epileptic child, and so had gained to himself great renown. He would thus restrain the excited feelings of his disciples, and impress upon them the reasons for his journey to Jerusalem, and prepare them for the dread realities which were awaiting him there.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek becauseγὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. He was teaching ἐδίδασκεν (edidasken) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1321: To teach, direct, admonish. A prolonged form of a primary verb dao; to teach. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. disciples. μαθητὰς (mathētas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. He told ἔλεγεν (elegen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. them, αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “The Ὁ (Ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Son Υἱὸς (Huios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of Man ἀνθρώπου (anthrōpou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. will be delivered παραδίδοται (paradidotai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3860: From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit. into εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. [the] hands χεῖρας (cheiras) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 5495: A hand. of men. ἀνθρώπων (anthrōpōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. They will kill ἀποκτενοῦσιν (apoktenousin) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 615: To put to death, kill; fig: I abolish. From apo and kteino; to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy. Him, αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. after μετὰ (meta) Preposition Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. three τρεῖς (treis) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 5140: Three. Or neuter tria a primary number; 'three'. days ἡμέρας (hēmeras) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. He will rise.” ἀναστήσεται (anastēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 450: To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up. 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