Mark 9:29

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:29

"And he said unto them, This kind can come out by nothing, save by prayer." The work of the Christian Church essentially the same from age to age, although the external phase of it may change and pass away. "Casting out devils" sounds strangely on modern ears; its associations, whilst they are weird and picturesque, are too far away to seriously engage our attention. We are in the habit of dismissing it in an offhand fashion, as a form of religious activity necessarily confined to a... 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 9:28-29

Mark 9:28-29. When he was come into the house, his disciples asked him, &c. See notes on Matthew 17:19-21. This kind can come forth by nothing but by prayer and fasting “Some doubts have been raised in regard to the meaning of the words, this kind. The most obvious interpretation is, doubtless, that which refers them to the word demon, immediately preceding. But as in the parallel passage in Matthew 17:19, mention is made of faith, as the necessary qualification for dispossessing... 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 9:29

This kind . Showing that there are different kinds of spirits. by. Greek. en. App-104 . and fasting. Omitted by LT [Tr. ] A WH R; not by the Syriac. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Mark 9:29

29. And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing but by prayer and fasting—that is, as nearly all good interpreters are agreed, "this kind of evil spirits cannot be expelled," or "so desperate a case of demoniacal possession cannot be cured, but by prayer and fasting." But since the Lord Himself says that His disciples could not fast while He was with them, perhaps this was designed, as ALFORD hints, for their after-guidance—unless we take it as but a definite way of expressing... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 9:14-29

5. The exorcism of an epileptic boy 9:14-29 (cf. Matthew 17:14-20; Luke 9:37-43a)This is the last exorcism that Mark recorded. His narration of this story includes more detail than either Matthew or Luke’s. The disciples’ lack of glory in this story contrasts with Jesus’ glory in the Transfiguration. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 9:28-29

Evidently the nine disciples were ineffective because they believed that the power to cast out demons that Jesus had given them was now inherent in themselves. It was not. It was still God’s power, and it came directly from Him. Therefore they needed to acknowledge their dependence on Him for power to be successful. Jesus’ prayer life reflected even His dependence on the Father. Some cases require more spiritual power than others, and some demons are stronger than others (Matthew 12:45).... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:1-50

The Transfiguration. An Epileptic Healed. Prediction of His Death2-8. The Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1; Luke 9:28). See on Mt.9-13. A question about Elijah. See on Matthew 17:9-13.14-29. An epileptic healed (Matthew 17:14; Luke 9:37). See on Mt.23. If thou canst believe] RV ’If thou canst! All things,’ etc. 29. By prayer and fasting] RV omits ’and fasting,’ but the evidence for it is strong.30-32. Prediction of the Passion (Matthew 17:22; Luke 9:43). See on Mt.33-37. The controversy as to... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 9:14-29

(14-29) And when he came to his disciples.—See Notes on Matthew 17:14-21. The narrative of St. Mark here becomes much the fullest of the three. He alone mentions, e.g., in this verse, the presence of the scribes disputing with the disciples, and in the next, the “running” and the “greeting” with which the multitude received our Lord as He came down from the mountain, and the question in Mark 9:16 as to the cause of the dispute. read more

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