and wherever it seizes him, it throws him down; and he foams at the mouth, grinds his teeth, and becomes rigid. I asked your disciples to cast it out, and they weren’t able.”
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Mark 9:18 in context
Mark 9:15–21
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Immediately all the multitude, when they saw him, were greatly amazed, and running to him, greeted him.
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He asked the scribes, “What are you asking them?”
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One of the multitude answered, “Teacher, I brought to you my son, who has a mute spirit;
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and wherever it seizes him, it throws him down; and he foams at the mouth, grinds his teeth, and becomes rigid. I asked your disciples to cast it out, and they weren’t able.”
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He answered him, “Unbelieving generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him to me.”
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They brought him to him, and when he saw him, immediately the spirit convulsed him and he fell on the ground, wallowing and foaming at the mouth.
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He asked his father, “How long has it been since this has been happening to him?”
He said, “From childhood.
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