KJV ORIGINAL
And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him out?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When they got back to the house, his disciples pulled him aside and asked, 'Why couldn't we get that demon out of him?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes even the disciples had to ask Jesus why their faith wasn't working.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Mark, chapter 9, Jesus has just descended from the Mount of Transfiguration, where he was gloriously revealed to Peter, James, and John. Upon returning, he finds his disciples unable to cast out a demon from a boy, even though they had previously been given authority to perform such miracles. The disciples then ask Jesus privately about their failure, highlighting their confusion and desire to learn from the experience.
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