Mark 9:22
“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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire,.... When he has been near it; so that one part or other of his body has…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Mark 9:14-29
See this passage explained in the notes at Mat 17:14-21. Mar 9:14 Questioning with them - Debating with the disciples,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
If Thou canst Do any thing - I have already tried thy disciples, and find they can do nothing in this case; but if thou…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Mark 9:14-29
We have here the story of Christ casting the devil out of a child, somewhat more fully related than it was in Mat 17:14,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
if thou canst More literally, if at all Thou canst. This is a strong expression of an infirm faith, which at the…
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