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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Mark 9:22

BSB
"It often throws him into the fire or into the water, trying to kill him. But if You can do anything, have compassion on us and help us."
AKJV
And often it has cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if you can do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us.
CPDV
And often it casts him into fire or into water, in order to destroy him. But if you are able to do anything, help us and take pity on us."
ERV
And oft-times it hath cast him both into the fire and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do anything, have compassion on us, and help us.
NHEB
And it has often cast him both into fire and into water, to destroy him. But if you can do anything, have compassion on us, and help us."
SMT
And many times also it cast him into fire, and into water, that it might destroy him; but if thou canst anything, help us, having had compassion upon us.

Commentary for Mark 9:22

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Overview of Mark 9:22
Summary
Father describes demon's destructive attempts, pleads for help
Place
Fire and water
Event
Father describes demon's harm, begs for compassion
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative