Mar 9:1 | TNotes | STEP | 9:1 The introductory I tell you the truth indicates that the promise in this verse is important, but the meaning of the promise is much debated. It might suggest that some of the disciples will (1) witness Jesus’ resurrection from the dead (ch 16 ); (2) experience the coming of the Spirit upon the church (Acts 2 ); (3) see the fall of Jerusalem in AD 70; or (4) witness Jesus’ transfiguration as a foretaste of God’s coming Kingdom. Mark’s placement of the promise right before the transfiguration account (Mark 9:2-8 ) indicates that he probably meant the transfiguration as the fulfillment (see 2 Pet 1:16-18 ).

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‏ Mark 9:1

9:1 ^a The introductory I tell you the truth indicates that the promise in this verse is important, but the meaning of the promise is much debated. It might suggest that some of the disciples will (1) witness Jesus’ resurrection from the dead (ch 16 ^b); (2) experience the coming of the Spirit upon the church (Acts 2 ^c); (3) see the fall of Jerusalem in AD 70; or (4) witness Jesus’ transfiguration as a foretaste of God’s coming Kingdom. Mark’s placement of the promise right before the transfiguration account (Mark 9:2-8 ^d) indicates that he probably meant the transfiguration as the fulfillment (see 2 Pet 1:16-18 ^e).