Mark 9:23

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

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

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."

24Immediately the father cried out, "I do believe: strengthen my weak faith."

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Cross References

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

Matthew 21:21"I solemnly tell you," said Jesus, "that if you have an unwavering faith, you shall not only perform such a miracle as this of the fig-tree, but that even if you say to this mountain, `Be thou lifted up and hurled into the sea,' it shall be done;

Luke 17:6"If your faith," replied the Lord, "is like a mustard seed, you might command this black-mulberry-tree, `Tear up your roots and plant yourself in the sea,' and instantly it would obey you.

John 11:40"Did I not promise you," replied Jesus, "that if you believe, you shall see the glory of God?"

Hebrews 11:6But where there is no faith it is impossible truly to please Him; for the man who draws near to God must believe that there is a God and that He proves Himself a rewarder of those who earnestly try to find 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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