ESV Reformation Study Bible – Mark 9:34
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Mark 9:34

9:34 who was the greatest. Given the importance of honor in that society, such considerations played a significant role in people’s minds (cf. 10:35–45). Jesus is bringing about a revolution in this way of thinking, though without destroying the notion of functional hierarchy. See note 5:37.