Mark 9:23 asv — And Jesus said unto him, If thou canst! All things are possible to him that believeth.

American Standard Version

"And Jesus said unto him, If thou canst! All things are possible to him that believeth. "

— Mark 9:23, American Standard Version

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Mark 9 — Context

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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.

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And he asked his father, How long time is it since this hath come unto him? And he said, From a child.

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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.

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And Jesus said unto him, If thou canst! All things are possible to him that believeth.

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Straightway the father of the child cried out, and said, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.

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And when Jesus saw that a multitude came running together, he rebuked the unclean spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I command thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.

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And having cried out, and torn him much, he came out: and the boy became as one dead; insomuch that the more part said, He is dead.

Mark 9:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 9:23 say?
Mark 9:23 in the American Standard Version reads: “And Jesus said unto him, If thou canst! All things are possible to him that believeth. ”
Where is Mark 9:23 in the Bible?
Mark 9:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 9, verse 23.
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 9:23.
What translation should I read Mark 9:23 in?
Mark 9:23 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 9:23?
Mark 9:23 reads (ASV): “And Jesus said unto him, If thou canst! All things are possible to him that believeth. ” 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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