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.”

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.”