Pentecost Season · Year B
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 19, 2027

Overview & Insights
"Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all." (Mark 9:35)
Jesus gives a second passion prediction that the disciples fail to understand, then corrects their argument about who is greatest by placing a child among them and teaching that true greatness is found in humble service.
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Commentary
Commentary on Mark 9:30-37 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary exegesis of the second passion prediction and Jesus placing a child in the midst of the disciples for this Sunday of the Year B track.
Mark 9:30-37 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed, sermon shaped reading of the disciples' misunderstanding and Jesus redefining greatness as service.
Mark 9: The Way of Service Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical commentary on the whole chapter.
Mark 9 Commentary Precept Austin
A deep gathering of quotations, word studies, and cross references worked verse by verse.
Mark 9:30 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentaries such as Barnes, Gill, and Ellicott on the passage in one place.
Mark 9, Expository Notes StudyLight
Thomas Constable's expository notes on the passion prediction and the teaching on greatness.
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B, Sunday Connection Loyola Press · Sunday Connection
Catholic background, reflection questions, and family prayer for the Sunday's readings.
Background & Word Study
Enter the Bible: Mark Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on Mark's authorship, setting, and journey toward Jerusalem.
Book of Mark Overview BibleProject
An animated walk through Mark's structure and themes to place chapter 9 on the road to the cross.
Mark 9:30 Greek Interlinear BibleHub
Greek word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers for close study of the passage.
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