Mark 9:23

Why say ‘possibly’?” Jesus replied. “Everything is possible for one who has faith.”

Twentieth Century 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 his childhood,” he answered; “and it has often thrown him into fire and into water to put an end to his life; but, if you can possibly do anything, take pity on us, and help us!”

24The boy’s father immediately cried out: “I have faith; help my want of faith!”

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Cross References

Matthew 14:29And Jesus said: “Come.” So Peter got down from the boat, and walked on the water, and went towards Jesus;

Matthew 21:21“I tell you,” replied Jesus, “if you have faith, without ever a doubt, you will do what not only what has been done to the fig tree, but, even if you should say to this hill ‘Be lifted up and hurled into the sea!’ it would be done.

Luke 17:6but the Master said: “If your faith were only like a mustard-seed, you could say to this mulberry tree ‘Be up-rooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.

John 11:40“Did not I tell you,” replied Jesus, “that, if you would believe in me, you should see the glory of God?”

Hebrews 11:6but without faith it is impossible to please him, for he who comes to God must believe that God exists, and that he rewards those who seek for him.

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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