Mark 9:32
But they did not understand this statement, and they were afraid to ask Him about it.
What it says
They do not understand and are afraid to ask him about it.
What it is doing
Confusion held in silence
In context
30Going on from there, they passed through Galilee. But Jesus did not want anyone to know, 31because He was teaching His disciples. He told them, “The Son of Man will be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill Him, and after three days He will rise.” 32But they did not understand this statement, and they were afraid to ask Him about it.