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Mark 9:3 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" His clothing became glistening, exceedingly white, like snow, such as no launderer on earth can whiten them. "
Mark 9:3
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
1 He said to them, “Most certainly I tell you, there are some standing here who will in no way taste death until they see God’s Kingdom come with power.”
2 After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John, and brought them up onto a high mountain privately by themselves, and he was changed into another form in front of them.
3 His clothing became glistening, exceedingly white, like snow, such as no launderer on earth can whiten them.
4 Elijah and Moses appeared to them, and they were talking with Jesus.
5 Peter answered Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let’s make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
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Mark 9:1
"He said to them, “Most certainly I tell you, there are some standing here who will in no way taste death until they see God’s Kingdom come with power.”"
Mark 9:2
"After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John, and brought them up onto a high mountain privately by themselves, and he was changed into another form in front of them."
Mark 9:4
"Elijah and Moses appeared to them, and they were talking with Jesus."
Mark 9:5
"Peter answered Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let’s make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”"
Mark 9:6
"For he didn’t know what to say, for they were very afraid."
Mark 9:7
"A cloud came, overshadowing them, and a voice came out of the cloud, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.”"
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