• The disciples’ lack of understanding

    The article explores differences in the disciples' understanding of Jesus' words according to Matthew, Mark, and Luke. It argues that Matthew shows their sadness arising from a partial understanding of his death, while Mark and Luke indicate their lack of understanding of the resurrection. These complementary accounts enrich understanding of this event.

    Mark 9.31-32 (King James Version) :
    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.But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him.
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