Mark 9:17

And whenever it takes hold of him, it throws him down, and he foams and gnashes with his teeth, and he becomes unconscious. And I asked your disciples to cast him out, and they could not.”

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In The King James Version

And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit;

In Context

16And one from the crowd responded by saying: “Teacher, I have brought to you my son, who has a mute spirit.

18And answering them, he said: “O unbelieving generation, how long must I be with you? How long shall I endure you? Bring him to me.”

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Cross References

Matthew 12:22Then one who had a demon, who was blind and mute, was brought to him. And he cured him, so that he spoke and saw.

Mark 5:23And he beseeched him greatly, saying: “For my daughter is near the end. Come and lay your hand on her, so that she may be healthy and may live.”

Mark 9:25And crying out, and convulsing him greatly, he departed from him. And he became like one who is dead, so much so that many said, “He is dead.”

Luke 9:38And behold, a man from the crowd cried out, saying, “Teacher, I beg you, look kindly on my son, for he is my only son.

John 4:47Since he had heard that Jesus came to Galilee from Judea, he sent to him and begged him to come down and heal his son. For he was beginning to die.

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 →

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