Mar 9:34 | RWP | e4.org | But they held their peace ( Hο δε εσιωπων ). Imperfect tense. Put thus to them, they felt ashamed that the Master had discovered their jealous rivalry. It was not a mere abstract query, as they put it to Jesus, but it was a canker in their hearts.

‏ Mark 9:34

But they held their peace ( Hο δε εσιωπων ). Imperfect tense. Put thus to them, they felt ashamed that the Master had discovered their jealous rivalry. It was not a mere abstract query, as they put it to Jesus, but it was a canker in their hearts.