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Mark 9:22 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" Often it has cast him both into the fire and into the water to destroy him. But if you can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.” "
Mark 9:22
Verse in Context
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20 They brought him to him, and when he saw him, immediately the spirit convulsed him and he fell on the ground, wallowing and foaming at the mouth.
21 He asked his father, “How long has it been since this has been happening to him?” He said, “From childhood.
22 Often it has cast him both into the fire and into the water to destroy him. But if you can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.”
23 Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.”
24 Immediately the father of the child cried out with tears, “I believe. Help my unbelief!”
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Mark 9:1
"He said to them, “Most certainly I tell you, there are some standing here who will in no way taste death until they see God’s Kingdom come with power.”"
Mark 9:2
"After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John, and brought them up onto a high mountain privately by themselves, and he was changed into another form in front of them."
Mark 9:3
"His clothing became glistening, exceedingly white, like snow, such as no launderer on earth can whiten them."
Mark 9:4
"Elijah and Moses appeared to them, and they were talking with Jesus."
Mark 9:5
"Peter answered Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let’s make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”"
Mark 9:6
"For he didn’t know what to say, for they were very afraid."
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