Mark 9:21
“And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child.”
Mark 9:21 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And he asked his father: How long time is it since this hath happened unto him? But he said: From his infancy:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And he asked his father, How long time is it since this hath come unto him? And he said, From a child.
- DARBYDarby
- And he asked his father, How long a time is it that it has been like this with him? And he said, From childhood;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- He asked his father, How long has it been since this has come to him? He said, From childhood.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And he questioned his father, 'How long time is it since this came to him?' and he said, 'From childhood,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Jesus asked the boy's father, "How long has this been happening to him?" He replied, "Since childhood.
Context: Mark 9
19He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.
20And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming.
21And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child.
22And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us.
23Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
About Mark 9: Transfiguration, Healing a Possessed Boy
Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John and teaches about the importance of faith.
Commentary
Mark 9 is a chapter that focuses on the power of faith and the importance of prayer. Jesus is teaching his disciples about the power of faith and how it can move mountains. He tells them that if they have faith and do not doubt, they can ask for anything and it will be given to them. He also warns them that if they do not have faith, they will not receive anything.