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

MARK 9:8KJV
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Mark 9:8 (KJV)

What does Mark 9:8 mean?

Mark 9:8 describes how, after a sudden moment, the disciples looked around and saw that no one was left with them except Jesus himself. The vision or experience they had just witnessed—seeing other figures—had ended, leaving only Jesus present.

In this scene, Jesus is with three of his disciples on a mountain, where they have just seen him transfigured and talking with Moses and Elijah. Mark 9:8 marks the end of that extraordinary moment, emphasizing that only Jesus remains with them now. This shift draws attention back to Jesus alone, highlighting his unique role after the vision fades.

Where else these words appear

“about” Greek G4017 · used in 7 verses

  • Mark 3:5 And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.
  • Mark 5:32 And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.
  • Mark 11:11 And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve.

“more” Greek G3765 · used in 43 verses

  • Matthew 19:6 Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
  • John 14:19 Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.
  • Romans 11:6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.

“only” Greek G3441 · used in 46 verses

  • Matthew 4:4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
  • Luke 24:12 Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.
  • 1 Corinthians 14:36 What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only?