20 And they brought the boy to him. And when the spirit saw him, immediately it (A)convulsed the boy, and he fell on the ground and rolled about, foaming at the mouth. 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 (B)if you can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.” 23 And Jesus said to him, (C)“‘If you can’! (D)All things are possible for one who believes.” 24 Immediately the father of the child cried out[a] and said, “I believe; (E)help my unbelief!”

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Footnotes

  1. Mark 9:24 Some manuscripts add with tears

20 So they brought him. When the spirit saw Jesus, it immediately threw the boy into a convulsion. He fell to the ground and rolled around, foaming at the mouth.(A)

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.”(B)

24 Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”

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