Mark 9:17 asv — And one of the multitude answered him, Teacher, I brought unto thee my son, who hath a dumb spirit;

American Standard Version

"And one of the multitude answered him, Teacher, I brought unto thee my son, who hath a dumb spirit; "

— Mark 9:17, American Standard Version

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Mark 9 — Context

And when they came to the disciples, they saw a great multitude about them, and scribes questioning with them.

And straightway all the multitude, when they saw him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him.

And he asked them, What question ye with them?

And one of the multitude answered him, Teacher, I brought unto thee my son, who hath a dumb spirit;

and wheresoever it taketh him, it dasheth him down: and he foameth, and grindeth his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast it out; and they were not able.

And he answereth them and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I bear with you? bring him unto me.

And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him grievously; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming.

Mark 9:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 9:17 say?

Mark 9:17 in the American Standard Version reads: “And one of the multitude answered him, Teacher, I brought unto thee my son, who hath a dumb spirit; ”

Where is Mark 9:17 in the Bible?

Mark 9:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 9, verse 17.

Who wrote Mark?

Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.

What is the book of Mark about?

Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.

What are the major themes of Mark?

Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 9:17.

What translation should I read Mark 9:17 in?

Mark 9:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Mark 9:17?

Mark 9:17 reads (ASV): “And one of the multitude answered him, Teacher, I brought unto thee my son, who hath a dumb spirit; ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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