Mark 9

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1And 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.

2And 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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 2

And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, and James, and John, who asked him many questions concerning his sayings; and Jesus leadeth them up into a high mountain apart by themselves. And he was transfigured before them.
IV v. 1 (Inspired Version, 1867)

3And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 3

And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow, so white as no fuller on earth could whiten them.
IV v. 2 (Inspired Version, 1867)

4And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 4

And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses, or in other words, John the Baptist and Moses; and they were talking with Jesus.
IV v. 3 (Inspired Version, 1867)

5And 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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 5

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 knew not what to say; for they were sore afraid.
IV v. 4 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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

7And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

8And suddenly, when they had looked round about, they saw no man any more, save Jesus only with themselves.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 8

And suddenly, when they had looked round about with great astonishment, they saw no man any more, save Jesus only, with themselves. And immediately they departed.
IV v. 6 (Inspired Version, 1867)

9And 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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 9

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 was risen from the dead.
IV v. 7 (Inspired Version, 1867)

10And they kept that saying with themselves, questioning one with another what the rising from the dead should mean.

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

12And 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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 12

And he answered and told them, saying, Elias verily cometh first, and prepareth all things, and teacheth you of the prophets, how it is written of the Son of Man, that he must suffer many things and be set at naught.
IV v. 10 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 13

Again I say unto you that Elias is indeed come; but they have done unto him whatsoever they listed, and even as it is written of him. And he bore record of me, and they received him not. Verily, this was Elias.
IV v. 11 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 14

And when he came to the disciples, he saw a great multitude about them and the scribes questioning with them.
IV v. 12 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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

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

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 16

And Jesus asked the scribes, What questioned ye with them?
IV v. 14 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 17

And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, who hath a dumb spirit that is a devil; and when he seizeth him, he teareth him; and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away; and I spake to thy disciples that they might cast him out, and they could not.
IV v. 15 (Inspired Version, 1867)

18And 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.

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

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 19

Jesus spake unto him and said, O faithless generation! How long shall I be with you? How long shall I suffer you? Bring him unto me. And they brought him unto Jesus.
IV v. 16 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 20

And when the man saw him, immediately he was torn by the spirit; and he fell on the ground and wallowed, foaming.
IV v. 17 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 21

And Jesus asked his father, How long a time is it since this came unto him? And his father said, When a child;
IV v. 18 (Inspired Version, 1867)

22And 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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 22

And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire and into the waters to destroy him. But if thou canst, I ask thee to have compassion on us and help us.
IV v. 19 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 23

Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt believe all things I shall say unto you, this is possible to him that believeth.
IV v. 20 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 24

And immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.
IV v. 21 (Inspired Version, 1867)

25When 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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 25

When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, I charge thee to come out of him and enter no more into him.
IV v. 22 (Inspired Version, 1867)

26And 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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 26

Now the dumb and deaf spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him; and he was as one dead, insomuch that many said, He is dead.
IV v. 23 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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

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

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 28

When Jesus was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him out?
IV v. 25 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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

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

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 30

And they departed thence and passed through Galilee privately; for he would not that any man should know it.
IV v. 27 (Inspired Version, 1867)

31For 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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 31

And 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.
IV v. 28 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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

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

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 33

And he came to Capernaum; and being in the house, he asked them, Why was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?
IV v. 30 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 34

But they held their peace, being afraid; for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who was the greatest among them.
IV v. 31 (Inspired Version, 1867)

35And 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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 35

Now Jesus sat down, and called the twelve, and said unto them, If any man desire to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all.
IV v. 32 (Inspired Version, 1867)

36And 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,

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 36

And he took a child and sat in the midst of them; and when he had taken the child in his arms, he said unto them,
IV v. 33 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 37

Whosoever shall humble himself like one of these children and receiveth me, ye shall receive in my name.
IV v. 34 (Inspired Version, 1867)

38And 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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 38

And John spake unto him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followed not us; and we forbade him because he followed not us.
IV v. 36 (Inspired Version, 1867)

39But 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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 39

But Jesus said, Forbid him not; for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name that can speak evil of me. For he that is not against us is on our part.
IV v. 37 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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

41For 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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 41

And 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.
IV v. 38 (Inspired Version, 1867)

42And 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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 42

And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck and he were cast into the sea.
IV v. 39 (Inspired Version, 1867)

43And 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:

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 43

Therefore, if thy hand offend thee, cut it off; or if thy brother offend thee, and confess not, and forsake not, he shall be cut off. It is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than, having two hands, to go into hell.
IV v. 40 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 44

For it is better for thee to enter into life without thy brother, than for thee and thy brother to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched, where their worm dieth not and the fire is not quenched.
IV v. 41 (Inspired Version, 1867)

45And 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:

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 45

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.
IV v. 43 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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

47And 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:

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 47

It is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than, having two eyes, to be cast into hellfire.
IV v. 47 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 48

For it is better that thyself should be saved, than to be cast into hell with thy brother, where their worm dieth not and where the fire is not quenched.
IV v. 48 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 49

For everyone shall be salted with fire; and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt; but the salt must be good.
IV v. 49 (Inspired Version, 1867)

50Salt 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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 50

For if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it (the sacrifice)? Therefore, it must needs be that ye have salt in yourselves and have peace one with another.
IV v. 50 (Inspired Version, 1867)

Also cited in commentary

1 Nephi 16 — The Liahona, the Broken Bow, and the Faith Mechanism of the Wilderness
- The broken bow
Alma 17 — They Had Searched the Scriptures Diligently — The Sons of Mosiah, the Fourteen-Year Lamanite Mission, and Ammon at the Waters of Sebus
- The chapter's architecture
- The meeting and the editorial on preparation
Alma 19 — The Light of the Everlasting Life Was Lit Up in His Soul — The Queen's Greater Faith, Abish the Long-Hidden Witness, and the Conversion of Lamoni's Household
- The chapter's architecture
- The third-day rising
Alma 39 — Cross Yourself in All These Things — Alma's Charge to Corianton
- How the chapter is built
Ether 12 — My Grace Is Sufficient — Moroni on Faith, and the Weak Things Made Strong
- How the chapter is built
Jacob 3 — The Pure in Heart, the Lamanite Husbands, and the Mercy Available Yet
- Where this lands
Mosiah 2 — Benjamin's Tower Sermon — The Humble King, Service as Worship, the Unprofitable Servant, and the Wo of the Open Rebel
- The wo of the rebel
- Where this lands
Mosiah 24 — Burdens Made Light — Amulon's Authority, the Forbidden Prayer, the Voice of the Lord in Their Affliction, the Deep Sleep upon the Lamanites, and the Valley Named Alma
- Where this lands
Doctrine and Covenants 46 — Seek Ye Earnestly the Best Gifts
- Where this lands
Doctrine and Covenants 99 — Who Receiveth You as a Little Child
- Where this lands
2 Kings 23 — The Book That Remade a King — Josiah's Covenant at the Pillar, the Fire Through Every High Place, the Passover No Generation Had Seen, and the Chariot That Came Home from Megiddo
- Fire through the high places
- How this chapter changes the reader

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Joseph Smith Translation

v. 2
And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, and James, and John, who asked him many questions concerning his sayings; and Jesus leadeth them up into a high mountain apart by themselves. And he was transfigured before them.
v. 3
And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow, so white as no fuller on earth could whiten them.
v. 4
And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses, or in other words, John the Baptist and Moses; and they were talking with Jesus.
v. 5
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 knew not what to say; for they were sore afraid.
v. 8
And suddenly, when they had looked round about with great astonishment, they saw no man any more, save Jesus only, with themselves. And immediately they departed.
v. 9
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 was risen from the dead.
v. 12
And he answered and told them, saying, Elias verily cometh first, and prepareth all things, and teacheth you of the prophets, how it is written of the Son of Man, that he must suffer many things and be set at naught.
v. 13
Again I say unto you that Elias is indeed come; but they have done unto him whatsoever they listed, and even as it is written of him. And he bore record of me, and they received him not. Verily, this was Elias.
v. 14
And when he came to the disciples, he saw a great multitude about them and the scribes questioning with them.
v. 16
And Jesus asked the scribes, What questioned ye with them?
v. 17
And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, who hath a dumb spirit that is a devil; and when he seizeth him, he teareth him; and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away; and I spake to thy disciples that they might cast him out, and they could not.
v. 19
Jesus spake unto him and said, O faithless generation! How long shall I be with you? How long shall I suffer you? Bring him unto me. And they brought him unto Jesus.
v. 20
And when the man saw him, immediately he was torn by the spirit; and he fell on the ground and wallowed, foaming.
v. 21
And Jesus asked his father, How long a time is it since this came unto him? And his father said, When a child;
v. 22
And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire and into the waters to destroy him. But if thou canst, I ask thee to have compassion on us and help us.
v. 23
Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt believe all things I shall say unto you, this is possible to him that believeth.
v. 24
And immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.
v. 25
When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, I charge thee to come out of him and enter no more into him.
v. 26
Now the dumb and deaf spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him; and he was as one dead, insomuch that many said, He is dead.
v. 28
When Jesus was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him out?
v. 30
And they departed thence and passed through Galilee privately; for he would not that any man should know it.
v. 31
And 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.
v. 33
And he came to Capernaum; and being in the house, he asked them, Why was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?
v. 34
But they held their peace, being afraid; for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who was the greatest among them.
v. 35
Now Jesus sat down, and called the twelve, and said unto them, If any man desire to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all.
v. 36
And he took a child and sat in the midst of them; and when he had taken the child in his arms, he said unto them,
v. 37
Whosoever shall humble himself like one of these children and receiveth me, ye shall receive in my name.
v. 38
And John spake unto him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followed not us; and we forbade him because he followed not us.
v. 39
But Jesus said, Forbid him not; for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name that can speak evil of me. For he that is not against us is on our part.
v. 41
And 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.
v. 42
And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck and he were cast into the sea.
v. 43
Therefore, if thy hand offend thee, cut it off; or if thy brother offend thee, and confess not, and forsake not, he shall be cut off. It is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than, having two hands, to go into hell.
v. 44
For it is better for thee to enter into life without thy brother, than for thee and thy brother to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched, where their worm dieth not and the fire is not quenched.
v. 45
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.
v. 47
It is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than, having two eyes, to be cast into hellfire.
v. 48
For it is better that thyself should be saved, than to be cast into hell with thy brother, where their worm dieth not and where the fire is not quenched.
v. 49
For everyone shall be salted with fire; and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt; but the salt must be good.
v. 50
For if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it (the sacrifice)? Therefore, it must needs be that ye have salt in yourselves and have peace one with another.
insertion after v. 37
And whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me only, but him that sent me, even the Father.
insertion after v. 44
And again, if thy foot offend thee, cut it off; for he that is thy standard, by whom thou walkest, if he become a transgressor, he shall be cut off.
insertion after v. 45
Therefore, let every man stand or fall by himself and not for another, or not trusting another. Seek unto my Father, and it shall be done in that very moment what ye shall ask, if ye ask in faith, believing that ye shall receive. And if thine eye which seeth for thee, him that is appointed to watch over thee to show thee light, become a transgressor and offend thee, pluck him out.