Mark 9:14-16 Then coming toward the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them – even scribes (= theologians of the Law; scholars) repeatedly making inquiries together, aimed toward them (or: discussing with them; perhaps: arguing with them).

JMNT⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹⁴ Then coming toward the [other] disciples, they saw a large crowd around them – even scribes (= theologians of the Law; scholars) repeatedly making inquiries together, aimed toward them (or: discussing with them; perhaps: arguing with them). ¹⁵ And so, having seen Him, the entire crowd was astonished (or: surprised [to see Him]; or: overawed; or: completely amazed), and, progressively running toward [Him], they began to greet, salute and even embrace Him! ¹⁶ So He asked them [Concordant Text: the scribes], "Why do you continue making inquiries together, aimed toward them? (or: What are you folks discussing with them?)"