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Mark 9:23

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Jesus looked at him and said, 'If you can believe? Everything is possible for someone who truly believes.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Faith isn't about having all the answers, it's about believing anything can happen when you trust God.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of Mark, this verse occurs during a dramatic healing encounter where a desperate father brings his son to Jesus, as the boy is tormented by a spirit that causes severe seizures and convulsions. The disciples had previously tried but failed to cast out the spirit, highlighting their lack of faith in that moment. Jesus responds directly to the father's plea, using it as a teaching opportunity to stress the power of belief in God's ability to perform miracles.

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