Mark 9:28

After Jesus entered the house his men asked him, “Why couldn't we expel that spirit?” In vain we tried to send it away.”

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In The King James Version

And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him out?

In Context

27Jesus raised him up by the hand. After that the child stood up. He was well.

29Jesus replied, “Only after praying to God will you expel a demon like that.”

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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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