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耶穌又對他們說:“我實在告訴你們,站在這裡的,有人在沒有嘗過死味以前,必定看見 神的國帶著能力降臨。”

在山上改變形象(A)

過了六天,耶穌帶著彼得、雅各、約翰,領他們悄悄地上了高山,在他們面前改變了形象。 他的衣服閃耀發光,極其潔白,地上漂布的沒有能漂得這樣白的。 又有以利亞和摩西向他們顯現,並且跟耶穌談話。 彼得對耶穌說:“拉比,我們在這裡真好!我們可以搭三個帳棚,一個為你,一個為摩西,一個為以利亞。” 彼得不知道該說甚麼才好,因為他們都非常害怕。 有一片雲彩來,籠罩他們,又有聲音從雲中出來:“這是我的愛子,你們要聽他。” 門徒立刻周圍觀看,再也看不見別的人,只見耶穌單獨和他們在一起。

他們下山的時候,耶穌吩咐他們,人子從死人中復活之前,不要把所看見的告訴人。 10 門徒把這句話記在心裡,又彼此討論從死人中復活是甚麼意思。 11 他們就問耶穌:“經學家為甚麼說以利亞必須先來呢?” 12 耶穌說:“以利亞固然要先來復興一切,但聖經為甚麼又記載人子要受許多苦,被人藐視呢? 13 其實我告訴你們,以利亞已經來了,他們卻任意待他,正如經上指著他所說的。”

治好癲癇病的小孩(B)

14 他們回到門徒那裡,看見一大群人圍著他們,又有經學家和他們辯論。 15 眾人看見了耶穌,都很驚奇,就跑上前去向他問安。 16 他問他們:“你們和他們辯論甚麼?” 17 群眾當中有一個回答他:“老師,我把我的兒子帶到你這裡來,他被啞巴鬼附著。 18 無論在哪裡,鬼抓住他,把他摔倒,他就口吐白沫,咬牙切齒,渾身僵硬。我請你的門徒把鬼趕出去,他們卻辦不到。” 19 耶穌回答他們:“唉!不信的世代啊!我跟你們在一起到幾時呢?我要忍受你們到幾時呢?把他帶到我這裡來吧。” 20 他們就把孩子帶到他跟前。那鬼一見耶穌,就立刻使孩子抽了一陣瘋,倒在地上,流著唾沫打滾。 21 耶穌問他父親:“這事臨到他有多久了?”他說:“從小就是這樣。 22 鬼常常把他扔在火裡水中,要毀滅他。如果你能作甚麼,求你可憐我們,幫助我們。” 23 耶穌對他說:“‘如果你能’(“如果你能”有些抄本作“你若能信”)—對於信的人,甚麼都能!” 24 孩子的父親立刻喊著說:“我信!但我的信心不夠,求你幫助我。” 25 耶穌看見群眾圍攏了來,就斥責那污鬼說:“聾啞的鬼,我吩咐你從他身上出來,不要再進去。” 26 那鬼大聲喊叫,使孩子重重地抽了一陣瘋,就出來了。孩子好像死了一樣,所以許多人都說:“他死了!” 27 但耶穌拉著他的手,扶他起來,他就站起來了。 28 耶穌進了屋子,門徒私下問他說:“為甚麼我們不能把那污鬼趕出去呢?” 29 耶穌對他們說:“這一類的鬼,非用禱告是趕不出去的。”

第二次預言受難及復活(C)

30 他們從那裡出去,經過加利利,耶穌不想讓人知道, 31 因為他正在教導門徒。他又對他們說:“人子將要被交在人的手裡,他們要殺害他,死後三天他要復活。” 32 門徒不明白這話,又不敢問他。

門徒爭論誰最大(D)

33 他們來到迦百農。在屋裡的時候,耶穌問他們:“你們在路上爭論甚麼?” 34 門徒一聲不響,因為他們在路上彼此爭論誰為大。 35 耶穌坐下,叫十二門徒來,對他們說:“誰想為首,就該作眾人中最末的一個,作眾人的僕人。” 36 於是拉過一個小孩子來,叫他站在門徒中間,又把他抱起來,對他們說: 37 “凡因我的名接待一個這樣的小孩子的,就是接待我;凡接待我的,不是接待我,而是接待那差我來的。”

反對與贊成(E)

38 約翰對耶穌說:“老師,我們看見有一個人奉你的名趕鬼,就禁止他,因為他不跟從我們。” 39 耶穌說:“不要禁止他,因為沒有人能奉我的名行了神蹟,又立刻毀謗我。 40 不反對我們的,就是贊成我們的。 41 無論誰因你們有屬基督的名分,給你們一杯水喝的,我實在告訴你們,他決不會失掉賞賜。

堅拒使人犯罪(F)

42 “如果有人使一個信我的小弟兄犯罪,倒不如在他的頸項上拴一塊大磨石投在海裡。 43 如果你的一隻手使你犯罪,就把它砍下來。你身體殘廢進永生,總比有兩隻手下到地獄,進入那不滅的火裡好得多。(有些抄本有第44節“在那裡蟲是不死的,火是不滅的。”) 45 如果你的一隻腳使你犯罪,就把它砍下來。你瘸腿進永生,總比你有兩隻腳而被丟在地獄裡好得多。(有些抄本有第46節“在那裡蟲是不死的,火是不滅的。”) 47 如果你的一隻眼睛使你犯罪,就把它挖出來。你只有一隻眼睛進 神的國,總比你有兩隻眼睛而被丟在地獄裡好得多, 48 在那裡蟲是不死的,火是不滅的。 49 每一個人必被火當鹽來醃。(有些抄本在此有“各祭物必用鹽來醃”一句;也有些抄本只有附註的一句,而沒有正文的一句) 50 鹽是好的,但如果失了味,可以用甚麼使它再鹹呢?你們自己裡面應當有鹽,彼此和睦。”

And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power.

And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them.

And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them.

And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus.

And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.

For he wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid.

And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

And suddenly, when they had looked round about, they saw no man any more, save Jesus only with themselves.

And as they came down from the mountain, he charged them that they should tell no man what things they had seen, till 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 should mean.

11 And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes that Elias must first come?

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.

13 But I say unto you, That Elias is indeed come, and they have done unto him whatsoever they listed, as it is written of him.

14 And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them.

15 And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him.

16 And he asked the scribes, What question ye with them?

17 And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit;

18 And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out; and they could not.

19 He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.

20 And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming.

21 And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child.

22 And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us.

23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

24 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.

25 When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.

26 And the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead.

27 But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose.

28 And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him out?

29 And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.

30 And they departed thence, and passed through Galilee; and he would not that any man should know it.

31 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.

32 But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him.

33 And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?

34 But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.

35 And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.

36 And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them,

37 Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.

38 And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us.

39 But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.

40 For he that is not against us is on our part.

41 For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.

42 And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.

43 And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:

44 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

45 And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:

46 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

47 And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire:

48 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

49 For every one shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt.

50 Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.

And he said to them, “Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see that the kingdom of God has come(A) with power.”(B)

The Transfiguration(C)(D)

After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John(E) with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. His clothes became dazzling white,(F) whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus.

Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi,(G) it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” (He did not know what to say, they were so frightened.)

Then a cloud appeared and covered them, and a voice came from the cloud:(H) “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!”(I)

Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus.

As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus gave them orders not to tell anyone(J) what they had seen until the Son of Man(K) had risen from the dead. 10 They kept the matter to themselves, discussing what “rising from the dead” meant.

11 And they asked him, “Why do the teachers of the law say that Elijah must come first?”

12 Jesus replied, “To be sure, Elijah does come first, and restores all things. Why then is it written that the Son of Man(L) must suffer much(M) and be rejected?(N) 13 But I tell you, Elijah has come,(O) and they have done to him everything they wished, just as it is written about him.”

Jesus Heals a Boy Possessed by an Impure Spirit(P)

14 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him.

16 “What are you arguing with them about?” he asked.

17 A man in the crowd answered, “Teacher, I brought you my son, who is possessed by a spirit that has robbed him of speech. 18 Whenever it seizes him, it throws him to the ground. He foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth and becomes rigid. I asked your disciples to drive out the spirit, but they could not.”

19 “You unbelieving generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy to me.”

20 So they brought him. When the spirit saw Jesus, it immediately threw the boy into a convulsion. He fell to the ground and rolled around, foaming at the mouth.(Q)

21 Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has he been like this?”

“From childhood,” he answered. 22 “It has often thrown him into fire or water to kill him. But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us.”

23 “‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.”(R)

24 Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”

25 When Jesus saw that a crowd was running to the scene,(S) he rebuked the impure spirit. “You deaf and mute spirit,” he said, “I command you, come out of him and never enter him again.”

26 The spirit shrieked, convulsed him violently and came out. The boy looked so much like a corpse that many said, “He’s dead.” 27 But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him to his feet, and he stood up.

28 After Jesus had gone indoors, his disciples asked him privately,(T) “Why couldn’t we drive it out?”

29 He replied, “This kind can come out only by prayer.[a]

Jesus Predicts His Death a Second Time(U)

30 They left that place and passed through Galilee. Jesus did not want anyone to know where they were, 31 because he was teaching his disciples. He said to them, “The Son of Man(V) is going to be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill him,(W) and after three days(X) he will rise.”(Y) 32 But they did not understand what he meant(Z) and were afraid to ask him about it.

33 They came to Capernaum.(AA) When he was in the house,(AB) he asked them, “What were you arguing about on the road?” 34 But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest.(AC)

35 Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.”(AD)

36 He took a little child whom he placed among them. Taking the child in his arms,(AE) he said to them, 37 “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.”(AF)

Whoever Is Not Against Us Is for Us(AG)

38 “Teacher,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us.”(AH)

39 “Do not stop him,” Jesus said. “For no one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say anything bad about me, 40 for whoever is not against us is for us.(AI) 41 Truly I tell you, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to the Messiah will certainly not lose their reward.(AJ)

Causing to Stumble

42 “If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble,(AK) it would be better for them if a large millstone were hung around their neck and they were thrown into the sea.(AL) 43 If your hand causes you to stumble,(AM) cut it off. It is better for you to enter life maimed than with two hands to go into hell,(AN) where the fire never goes out.(AO) [44] [b] 45 And if your foot causes you to stumble,(AP) cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than to have two feet and be thrown into hell.(AQ) [46] [c] 47 And if your eye causes you to stumble,(AR) pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into hell,(AS) 48 where

“‘the worms that eat them do not die,
    and the fire is not quenched.’[d](AT)

49 Everyone will be salted(AU) with fire.

50 “Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again?(AV) Have salt among yourselves,(AW) and be at peace with each other.”(AX)

Footnotes

  1. Mark 9:29 Some manuscripts prayer and fasting
  2. Mark 9:44 Some manuscripts include here the words of verse 48.
  3. Mark 9:46 Some manuscripts include here the words of verse 48.
  4. Mark 9:48 Isaiah 66:24