Mark 9:23

Jesus said to him. "‘If you can’!All things can be for one who believes."

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

In Context

22"From childhood," he answered; "and often it has thrown him into the fire and into the water, to destroy him; but if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us."

24The boy’s father with a cry said instantly. "I do believe; help my unbelief."

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Cross References

Matthew 14:29"Come," said Jesus. Then Peter got down from the boat and walked on the water to go to Jesus.

Matthew 21:21In reply Jesus said to them, "In solemn truth I tell you that if you have faith and never doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Up, cast yourself into the sea!’ it shall be done;

Luke 17:6"If your faith," answered Jesus, "were like a grain of mustard-seed, you would say to this tree, ‘Tear yourself up and be planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.

John 11:40Jesus answered her, "Did I not tell you that if you would believe you should see the glory of God?"

Hebrews 11:6now without faith it is impossible to please him; for he who comes to God must believe that he is, and that he ever rewards those who are seeking.

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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