Mark 9:22 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

And frequently the evil spirit has tried to kill him, throwing him into a fire or into the water. But if you can do anything [for him], have pity on us and help us.”

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

And it has often thrown him both into fire and into water, intending to kill him. But if You can do anything, do have pity on us and help us.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Common English Bible

It has often thrown him into a fire or into water trying to kill him. If you can do anything, help us! Show us compassion!”

Catholic Public Domain Version

But Jesus said to him, "If you are able to believe: all things are possible to one who believes."

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And Jesus saith to him: If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

Mark 9:22 Cross References

Matthew 14:31

And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and took hold of him and said, “You have such little faith; why did you doubt?”

Matthew 17:15

“Lord, take pity on my son, for he has violent seizures and suffers intense pain. He often falls into a fire or into water. [Note: This man was also dominated by an evil spirit. See verse 18].

Matthew 20:34

Jesus felt deep pity for them, so He touched their eyes and immediately their sight was restored, and they became [His] followers.

Matthew 8:2

Just then a person with an infectious skin disease came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, if you wanted to, you can heal me.”

Matthew 9:28

And when He had entered the house [i.e., probably a friend’s house there in Capernaum. See 8:20], the blind men came in [after Him]. Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do what you are asking?” They replied, “Yes, Lord.”

Mark 5:19

But Jesus would not allow him, saying to the man, “Go home to your friends [and family (?)] and tell them about the great things the Lord has done for you and how He had pity on you.”

Mark 9:21

Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has this been happening to him?” And he answered, “Since he was a small child.

Mark 9:23

And Jesus said to him, “’If you can.’ [Note: By repeating the man’s words Jesus seems to be saying, “You mean, if you can believe”]. Everything is possible to the person who believes [it can happen].”

Luke 7:13

Now when the Lord saw her, He felt very sorry for her and said to her, “Do not cry.”