Mark 9:6 - Easy To Read Version

⁶ Peter did not know what to say, because he and the other two followers were very afraid.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁶ For he wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁶ For he did not [really] know what to say, for they were in a violent fright (aghast with dread).

American Standard Version (1901)

⁶ For he knew not what to answer; for they became sore afraid.

Common English Bible

⁶ He said this because he didn’t know how to respond, for the three of them were terrified.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁶ And there was a cloud overshadowing them. And a voice came from the cloud, saying: "This is my most beloved Son. Listen to him."

Mark 9:6 Cross References

Mark 9:5

Peter said to Jesus, “Teacher, it is good that we are here. We will put three tents here—one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”

Mark 9:7

Then a cloud came and covered them. A voice came from the cloud and said, “This (Jesus) is my Son and I love him. Obey him!”

Luke 9:33

When Moses and Elijah were leaving, Peter said, “Master, it is good that we are here. We will put three tents here—one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” (Peter did not know what he was saying.)

Revelation 1:17

When I saw him, I fell down at his feet like a dead man. He put his right hand on me and said, “Don’t be afraid! I am the First and the Last.