Mark 9:22

"and often it has thrown him into the fire or into pools of water to destroy him. But, if you possibly can, have pity on us and help us."

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us.

In Context

21Then Jesus asked the father, "How long has he been like this?" "From early childhood," he said;

23"`If I possibly can!'" replied Jesus; "why, everything is possible to him who believes."

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Cross References

Matthew 8:2And a leper came to Him, and throwing himself at His feet, said, "Sir, if only you are willing you are able to cleanse me."

Matthew 9:28And when He had gone indoors, they came to Him. "Do you believe that I can do this?" He asked them. "Yes, Sir," they replied.

Matthew 15:22Here a Canaanitish woman of the district came out and persistently cried out, "Sir, Son of David, pity me; my daughter is cruelly harassed by a demon."

Mark 1:40One day there came a leper to Jesus entreating Him, and pleading on his knees. "If you are willing," he said, "you are able to cleanse me."

Luke 7:13The Lord saw her, was moved with pity for her, and said to her, "Do not weep."

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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