Luke 9:42

But while he was yet coming the demon dashed him down, and cruelly convulsed him. Then Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and cured the boy, and gave him back to his father.

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In The King James Version

And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father.

In Context

41"O faithless and perverse generation," said Jesus, "how long shall I be with you and bear with you? Bring your son to me."

43And they were all awestruck at the mighty power of God. But while everyone was marveling at what he was doing, he said to his disciples.

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Cross References

Mark 9:20So they brought the boy to him, and when he saw Jesus, the spirit at once convulsed him, and he fell to the ground and wallowed, foaming at the mouth.

Luke 7:15And he who was dead sat up and began to speak; and he gave him to his mother.

Acts 9:41Then he gave her his hand and raised her up, and after calling the saints and the widows, he gave her back to them alive.

Matthew Henry on Luke 9:38-43

An Evil Spirit Expelled. 37 And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met him. 38 And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son: for he is mine only child. 39 And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth from him. 40 And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not. 41 And Jesus answering said, O faithless and… Read the whole commentary →

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