Mark 9:28 net — Then, after he went into the house, his disciples asked him privately,“Why couldn’t we cast it out?”

NET Bible

"Then, after he went into the house, his disciples asked him privately,“Why couldn’t we cast it out?”"

— Mark 9:28, NET Bible

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Mark 9:28 in Other Translations

6 versions All translations

Mark 9 — Context

25

Now when Jesus saw that a crowd was quickly gathering, he rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to it,“Mute and deaf spirit, I command you, come out of him and never enter him again.”

26

It shrieked, threw him into terrible convulsions, and came out. The boy looked so much like a corpse that many said,“He is dead!”

27

But Jesus gently took his hand and raised him to his feet, and he stood up.

28

Then, after he went into the house, his disciples asked him privately,“Why couldn’t we cast it out?”

29

He told them,“This kind can come out only by prayer.”

30

Second Prediction of Jesus’ Death and Resurrection They went out from there and passed through Galilee. But Jesus did not want anyone to know,

31

for he was teaching his disciples and telling them,“The Son of Man will be betrayed into the hands of men. They will kill him, and after three days he will rise.”

Mark 9:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Mark 9:28 say?
Mark 9:28 in the NET Bible reads: “Then, after he went into the house, his disciples asked him privately,“Why couldn’t we cast it out?””
Where is Mark 9:28 in the Bible?
Mark 9:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 9, verse 28.
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 9:28.
What translation should I read Mark 9:28 in?
Mark 9:28 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 9:28?
Mark 9:28 reads (NET): “Then, after he went into the house, his disciples asked him privately,“Why couldn’t we cast it out?”” 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2