Mark 9:20-22
9:20 a The demon’s reaction was nonverbal (contrast 1:24 b; 5:7 c, 9-10 d; see also 1:34 e; 3:11-12 f) but violent, as the father had described (9:18 g).Summary for Mark 9:21-22: 9:21-22 h The demon’s activity had been taking place since he was a little boy, and the demon had tried to kill the child in various ways.
• if you can: The father’s request indicates that his faith had been severely dampened (9:18 i).
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