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Mark 9:21-24
New International Version
Mark 9:21-24
New International Version
21 Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has he been like this?”
“From childhood,” he answered. 22 “It has often thrown him into fire or water to kill him. But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us.”
23 “‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.”(A)
24 Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”
Mark 9:21-24
New Living Translation
Mark 9:21-24
New Living Translation
21 “How long has this been happening?” Jesus asked the boy’s father.
He replied, “Since he was a little boy. 22 The spirit often throws him into the fire or into water, trying to kill him. Have mercy on us and help us, if you can.”
23 “What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.”
24 The father instantly cried out, “I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!”
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Mark 9:21-24
English Standard Version
Mark 9:21-24
English Standard Version
21 And Jesus asked his father, “How long has this been happening to him?” And he said, “From childhood. 22 And it has often cast him into fire and into water, to destroy him. But (A)if you can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.” 23 And Jesus said to him, (B)“‘If you can’! (C)All things are possible for one who believes.” 24 Immediately the father of the child cried out[a] and said, “I believe; (D)help my unbelief!”
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- Mark 9:24 Some manuscripts add with tears
Mark 9:21-24
Contemporary English Version
Mark 9:21-24
Contemporary English Version
21 Jesus asked the boy's father, “How long has he been like this?”
The man answered, “Ever since he was a child. 22 The demon has often tried to kill him by throwing him into a fire or into water. Please have pity and help us if you can!”
23 Jesus replied, “Why do you say ‘if you can’? Anything is possible for someone who has faith!”
24 At once the boy's father shouted, “I do have faith! Please help me to have even more.”
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