Mark 9:31
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.
Original Language Analysis
γὰρ
For
G1063
γὰρ
For
Strong's:
G1063
Word #:
2 of 26
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
τοὺς
G3588
τοὺς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 26
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
αὐτόν
him
G846
αὐτόν
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
5 of 26
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
6 of 26
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἔλεγεν
said
G3004
ἔλεγεν
said
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
7 of 26
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
αὐτόν
him
G846
αὐτόν
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
8 of 26
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ὅτι
G3754
Ὁ
G3588
Ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 26
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
υἱὸς
The Son
G5207
υἱὸς
The Son
Strong's:
G5207
Word #:
11 of 26
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
12 of 26
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
παραδίδοται
is delivered
G3860
παραδίδοται
is delivered
Strong's:
G3860
Word #:
14 of 26
to surrender, i.e yield up, entrust, transmit
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
15 of 26
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
χεῖρας
the hands
G5495
χεῖρας
the hands
Strong's:
G5495
Word #:
16 of 26
the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by hebraism) a means or instrument)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
18 of 26
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἀποκτανθεὶς
after that he is killed
G615
ἀποκτανθεὶς
after that he is killed
Strong's:
G615
Word #:
19 of 26
to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy
αὐτόν
him
G846
αὐτόν
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
20 of 26
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
21 of 26
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἀποκτανθεὶς
after that he is killed
G615
ἀποκτανθεὶς
after that he is killed
Strong's:
G615
Word #:
22 of 26
to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy
τῇ
G3588
τῇ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
23 of 26
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τρίτῃ
the third
G5154
τρίτῃ
the third
Strong's:
G5154
Word #:
24 of 26
third; neuter (as noun) a third part, or (as adverb) a (or the) third time, thirdly
Cross References
Matthew 16:21From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.Mark 9:12And 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.Mark 8:31And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.Matthew 20:28Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.Matthew 26:2Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.Luke 24:26Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?
Historical Context
This second passion prediction occurred shortly after the transfiguration (Mark 9:2-8) where Jesus' glory was revealed. The contrast is deliberate: mountain-top glory followed by valley suffering. Jesus repeatedly predicted His death and resurrection (Mark 8:31; 9:31; 10:33-34), yet disciples couldn't grasp it (v. 32). First-century messianic expectations centered on political victory, not suffering. The phrase 'delivered into the hands of men' uses paradidōmi (παραδίδωμι, 'betray' or 'hand over'), the same verb describing Judas' betrayal (Mark 14:10-11). This shows human treachery served divine purposes. The specific 'third day' prediction fulfilled multiple Old Testament types (Isaac's deliverance, Jonah in the fish) and established the resurrection's historical verifiability.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Jesus' repeated prediction of death and resurrection demonstrate that the cross wasn't accident but central to God's redemptive plan?
- What does the precision of Jesus' foreknowledge ('third day') teach about divine sovereignty over history's details?
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Analysis & Commentary
Jesus taught His disciples: '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' (ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου παραδίδοται εἰς χεῖρας ἀνθρώπων, καὶ ἀποκτενοῦσιν αὐτόν, καὶ ἀποκτανθεὶς μετὰ τρεῖς ἡμέρας ἀναστήσεται). This is Jesus' second passion prediction in Mark (first in 8:31, third in 10:33-34). The present tense 'is delivered' (paradidotai, παραδίδοται) suggests certainty—already determined in God's plan. 'Into the hands of men' emphasizes human responsibility for Christ's death, yet divine sovereignty ordains it (Acts 2:23; 4:27-28). Jesus specifies death ('kill him') and resurrection ('rise the third day'), demonstrating foreknowledge. The precision 'third day' fulfills Scripture (Hosea 6:2; Jonah 1:17). Repeated passion predictions show Jesus wasn't victim of circumstances but deliberately chose the cross. His death was voluntary sacrifice (John 10:17-18), not tragic accident.