Mark 9:22
And frequently it has sent him into the fire and into the water, for his destruction; but if you are able to do anything, have pity on us, and give us help.
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In Context
21And Jesus questioning the father said, How long has he been like this? And he said, From a child.
23And Jesus said to him, If you are able! All things are possible to him who has faith.
Cross References
Matthew 8:2And a leper came and gave him worship, saying, Lord, if it is your pleasure, you have power to make me clean.
Matthew 9:28And when he had come into the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus said to them, Have you faith that I am able to do this? They said to him, Yes, Lord.
Matthew 15:22And a woman of Canaan came out from those parts, crying and saying, Have pity on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is greatly troubled with an unclean spirit.
Mark 1:40And a leper came to him and, going down on his knees before him, made a request, saying, If it is your pleasure, you have the power to make me clean.
Luke 7:13And when the Lord saw her, he had pity on her and said to her, Be not sad.
Matthew Henry on Mark 9:15-30
The Expulsion of an Evil Spirit. 14 And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them. 15 And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him. 16 And he asked the scribes, What question ye with them? 17 And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit; 18 And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his… Read the whole commentary →