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Selected Verse: Mark 9:22 - Strong Concordance

Verse	Translation	Text
Mr 9:22	Strong Concordance	And [2532] ofttimes [4178] it hath cast [906] him [846] into [2532] [1519] the fire [4442], and [2532] into [1519] the waters [5204], to [2443] destroy [622] him [846]: but [235] if [1536] thou canst [1410] do any thing [1536], have compassion [4697] on [1909] us [2248], and help [997] us [2254].
	King James	And 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.

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A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]
but if thou canst do anything, have compassion on us, and help us--"us," says the father; for it was a sore family affliction. Compare the language of the SyrophÅ“nician woman regarding her daughter, "Lord, help me." Still nothing is done: the man is but struggling into faith: it must come a step farther. But he had to do with Him who breaks not the bruised reed, and who knew how to inspire what He demanded. The man had said to Him, "If Thou canst do."

A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]

but if thou canst do anything, have compassion on us, and help us--"us," says the father; for it was a sore family affliction. Compare the language of the SyrophÅ“nician woman regarding her daughter, "Lord, help me." Still nothing is done: the man is but struggling into faith: it must come a step farther. But he had to do with Him who breaks not the bruised reed, and who knew how to inspire what He demanded. The man had said to Him, "If Thou canst do."

Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886]
Us Very touching. The father identifies himself with the son's misery. Compare the Syro-Phoenician, who makes her daughter's case entirely her own: "Have mercy on me" (Mat 15:22).

Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886]

Us

Very touching. The father identifies himself with the son's misery. Compare the Syro-Phoenician, who makes her daughter's case entirely her own: "Have mercy on me" (Mat 15:22).

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]
If thou canst do any thing - In so desperate a case: Have compassion on us - Me as well as him.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]

If thou canst do any thing - In so desperate a case: Have compassion on us - Me as well as him.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826
If Thou canst Do any thing - I have already tried thy disciples, and find they can do nothing in this case; but if thou hast any power, in mercy use it in our behalf.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826

If Thou canst Do any thing - I have already tried thy disciples, and find they can do nothing in this case; but if thou hast any power, in mercy use it in our behalf.

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