Matthew 17:15

Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water.

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Other Translations for Matthew 17:15

BSB
"Lord, have mercy on my son," he said. "He has seizures and is suffering terribly. He often falls into the fire or into the water.
AKJV
Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatic, and sore vexed: for often he falls into the fire, and oft into the water.
CPDV
"Lord, take pity on my son, for he is an epileptic, and he suffers harm. For he frequently falls into fire, and often also into water.
ERV
Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is epileptic, and suffereth grievously: for oft-times he falleth into the fire, and oft-times into the water.
NHEB
and said, "Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is epileptic, and suffers severely; for he often falls into the fire, and often into the water.
SMT
Lord, pity my son: for he is a lunatic, and suffers badly: for many times he falls into the fire, and many times into the water.

Commentary for Matthew 17:15

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Overview of Matthew 17:15
Summary
Father describes son's severe mental and physical affliction
Place
Valley
Event
Man describes son's dangerous affliction
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative