Mark 9:23-24 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:14-29

The cure of the demoniac child. This stands out in striking contrast with the halcyon hour on the mountain with which the three had been favored. Their brethren were experiencing a greater difficulty than they had ever yet known. But the discussion of the saying they had kept, formed for the three an intermediate step down into actual life, and daily events and troubles. Christ, on the other hand, appears to have received a greater fullness of Messianic consciousness and power through his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:14-29

The demoniac. I. WANT OF SPIRITUAL POWER IS CAUSED BY WANT OF FAITH . Faith is a mighty word in the gospel. It really includes all the energies of knowing, feeling, and willing; it is the entire affirmation of the man in favor of truth, goodness, and love. It is life in the power of God. In a sense it is unnatural to be without faith, for it is the pulse of the world. If we have not this we are weak, we cannot move a step beyond the bounds of actual: knowledge—can take... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:14-29

Parallel passages: Matthew 17:14-21 ; Luke 9:37-43 Healing of a demoniac youth, after the disciples' failure. I. S TRIKING CONTRAST . We can scarcely imagine a greater contrast than that which is here presented between the scene on the mountain and that in the plain below—the tranquillity of the one, the tumult of the other; the calm repose of the one, the unrest of the other; the blessedness of the one, the distress of the other; the gladness of the one, the sadness of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:23

The omnipotence of faith. This is a case in which the revisers have introduced a dramatic play of expression into what has seemed a merely conditional statement; and apparently with the authority of the best manuscripts. The words of Christ are seen to be those of surprise and expostulation. He sends back the qualification which the man had uttered, and asserts the virtual omnipotence of faith, and, at the same time, the dauntlessness of its spirit. I. The SPIRIT WHICH ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:23-24

The most approved reading here is, not εἴ δύνασαι πιστεῦσαι , but simply εἴ δύνασαι , So that the English rendering is , If thou canst! All things are possible to him that believeth . Our Lord takes up the father's words. It is as though he said, "Thou sayest to me, 'If thou canst do anything!' Ah, that 'If thou canst!' All things are possible to him that believeth." In other words, our Lord said to him, "Believe in me, and your child shall be healed." It was right that Christ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 9:14-29

See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 17:14-21.Mark 9:14Questioning with them - Debating with the disciples, and attempting to confound them. This he saw as he came down from the mount. In his absence they had taken occasion to attempt to perplex and confound his followers.Mark 9:15Were greatly amazed - Were astonished and surprised at his sudden appearance among them.Saluted him - Received him with the customary marks of affection and respect. It is probable that this was not by... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 9:23-27

Mark 9:23-27. Jesus said, If thou canst believe, &c. As if he had said, The question is not respecting my power, but thy faith. I can do all things: canst thou believe? If thou canst believe Canst rely with confidence on my power, love, and faithfulness, and be persuaded that I can and will grant thy request, the deliverance which thou desirest will surely be effected; for all things are possible To God, and all things of this kind, such as the deliverance of a person’s soul or body... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 9:14-29

76. Healing of an uncontrollable boy (Matthew 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29; Luke 9:37-43)While the faith of the three apostles on the mountain was being strengthened, the faith of the other nine on the plain below was failing. They were unable to cure a boy who suffered from sudden fits that made him uncontrollable (Mark 9:14-18). After the heavenly experiences on the mountain, Jesus felt the frustration of work in a world that was full of human failure (Mark 9:19). Nevertheless, he did not despise... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 9:23

If thou canst . Note how the Lord gives back the fathers question, with the same condition implied. believe . Omitted by T Tr. [A] WH R; not by the Syriac all things. Figure of speech Synecdoche ( App-6 ). All things included in the promise. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 9:24

the child . Greek. paidion. App-108 . cried out. Inarticulate. and said = began to say. Articulate. Lord . App-98 . B. a. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:14-29

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:14-29

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:14-29

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:23-24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 9:14-29

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 9:23-27

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 9:14-29

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 9:23

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 9:24

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