King James Bible Fellowship Read the Bible

KING JAMES BIBLE · PCE

Mark 9:20–23

A connected passage, with study helps kept beside the verses they explain.

TEXT EDITION
Pure Cambridge Edition selected

Mark 9:20

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.

Mark 9:21

21And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child.

Mark 9:22

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.

Mark 9:23

23Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

ENSURE CONTEXTUALIZATION

Add surrounding context

Extend this passage one adjacent verse at a time.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS VERSE?

Ask a Local Pastor

Find a nearby pastor committed to holding fast the faithful word, then use the public contact information to begin a real conversation. Nothing is sent or stored for you.

DEFINED WORDS

Mark 9:20

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fell

Fell or dropped down; as an adjective, fierce or cruel; as a noun, an animal skin, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Mark 9:21

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

long

Extending a great distance or duration; also to desire earnestly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

ago

Before the present time; in time past.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

said

Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

child

A son or daughter; a young person; a descendant; or one characterized by a stated relation or quality.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Mark 9:22

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

cast

To throw, send forth, place, reckon, or discard, with the exact sense determined by context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fire

Flame and burning heat; figuratively, fiery trial, judgment, zeal, or anger; to kindle or burn.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

destroy

To ruin, demolish, kill, consume, or bring to an end.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

any

One, some, or every member or amount of an indefinite number or quantity, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

help

Aid, assistance, or relief; as a verb, to aid, assist, or support.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Mark 9:23

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

said

Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

believe

To accept as true on testimony or evidence; to be persuaded of; to trust or place confidence in.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

possible

Able to be, happen, or be done under the ability or conditions named in the verse.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

SCRIPTURE WITH SCRIPTURE

Cross References

Choose how far to extend the reference list.

From verse 20

  1. Mark 1:26
    Study this reference
  2. Luke 4:35
    Study this reference
  3. 1 Peter 5:8
    Study this reference
  4. Luke 9:42
    Study this reference
  5. Job 1:10–12
    Study this reference

From verse 21

  1. Acts 9:33
    Study this reference
  2. John 9:20–21
    Study this reference
  3. Acts 14:8
    Study this reference
  4. Acts 3:2
    Study this reference
  5. Acts 4:22
    Study this reference

From verse 22

  1. Mark 1:40–42
    Study this reference
  2. Mark 5:19
    Study this reference
  3. Matthew 14:31
    Study this reference
  4. Matthew 15:22–28
    Study this reference
  5. Matthew 20:34
    Study this reference

From verse 23

  1. John 11:40
    Study this reference
  2. Hebrews 11:6
    Study this reference
  3. Matthew 17:20
    Study this reference
  4. Mark 11:23
    Study this reference
  5. Matthew 21:21–22
    Study this reference

FOLLOW THE THEME

Related Concepts

Choose a connected KJV word or phrase to find where it appears in Scripture.

CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION

Still have questions? Ask a Local Pastor.

See public contact information for nearby churches. You decide whether to call, email, or visit.

LOCAL PASTOR DIRECTORY

Find a Pastor Near You

Enter a U.S. ZIP code to find nearby pastors committed to holding fast the faithful word.

Your ZIP is used for this search only. It is not saved or sent to a church.