Mark 9:21 nasb — And He asked his father, "How long has this been happening to him?" And he said, "From childhood.

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"And He asked his father, "How long has this been happening to him?" And he said, "From childhood."

— Mark 9:21, NASB

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“He asked his father, "How long has it been since this has come to him?" He said, "From childhood.”
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Mark 9 — Context

and whenever it seizes him, it slams him to the ground and he foams at the mouth, and grinds his teeth and stiffens out. I told Your disciples to cast it out, and they could not do it."

And He *answered them and *said, "O unbelieving generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring him to Me!"

They brought the boy to Him. When he saw Him, immediately the spirit threw him into a convulsion, and falling to the ground, he began rolling around and foaming at the mouth.

And He asked his father, "How long has this been happening to him?" And he said, "From childhood.

"It has often thrown him both into the fire and into the water to destroy him. But if You can do anything, take pity on us and help us!"

And Jesus said to him, " 'If You can?' All things are possible to him who believes."

Immediately the boy's father cried out and said, "I do believe; help my unbelief."

Mark 9:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 9:21 say?

Mark 9:21 in the NASB reads: “And He asked his father, "How long has this been happening to him?" And he said, "From childhood.”

Where is Mark 9:21 in the Bible?

Mark 9:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 9, verse 21.

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 9:21.

What translation should I read Mark 9:21 in?

Mark 9:21 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 9:21?

Mark 9:21 reads (NASB): “And He asked his father, "How long has this been happening to him?" And he said, "From childhood.” 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.

Mark 9:21 nasb — And He asked his father, "How long has this been happening to him?" And he said, "From childhood.

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