Mark 9:22

"He asked his father, “How long has it been since this has been happening to him?” He said, “From childhood."

Key Reflection

This verse highlights the lifelong struggle of a person with a debilitating condition, emphasizing that the affliction was not a recent occurrence but had plagued the individual from a very young age. It underscores the enduring nature of suffering and the patience required to cope with it over a long period.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 22. If thou canst do any thing. I have brought him to the disciples, and they could not help him. If THOU canst do anything, have compassion, etc. __________________________________________________________________

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