Mark 9:22 bbe — And frequently it has sent him into the fire and into the water, for his destruction; but if you are able to do anythin…

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"And frequently it has sent him into the fire and into the water, for his destruction; but if you are able to do anything, have pity on us, and give us help."

— Mark 9:22, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 9 — Context

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And he said to them in answer, O generation without faith, how long will I have to be with you? how long will I put up with you? let him come to me.

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And they took him to him: and when he saw him, the spirit in him straight away became violent; and he went down on the earth, rolling about and streaming at the lips.

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And Jesus questioning the father said, How long has he been like this? And he said, From a child.

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And frequently it has sent him into the fire and into the water, for his destruction; but if you are able to do anything, have pity on us, and give us help.

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And Jesus said to him, If you are able! All things are possible to him who has faith.

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Straight away the father of the child gave a cry, saying, I have faith; make my feeble faith stronger.

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And when Jesus saw that the people came running together, he gave orders to the unclean spirit, saying to him, You, spirit, who are the cause of his loss of voice and hearing, I say to you, come out of him, and never again go into him.

Mark 9:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 9:22 say?
Mark 9:22 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And frequently it has sent him into the fire and into the water, for his destruction; but if you are able to do anything, have pity on us, and give us help.”
Where is Mark 9:22 in the Bible?
Mark 9:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 9, verse 22.
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 9:22.
What translation should I read Mark 9:22 in?
Mark 9:22 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 9:22?
Mark 9:22 reads (BBE): “And frequently it has sent him into the fire and into the water, for his destruction; but if you are able to do anything, have pity on us, and give us help.” 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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