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Mark 9:19

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 9:19 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he answereth them and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I bear with you? bring him unto me.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he answereth them and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I bear with you? bring him unto me.
Mark 9:19 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 9

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
16And he asked them, What question ye with them?
17And one of the multitude answered him, Teacher, I brought unto thee my son, who hath a dumb spirit;
18and wheresoever it taketh him, it dasheth him down: and he foameth, and grindeth his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast it out; and they were not able.
19And he answereth them and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I bear with you? bring him unto me.
20And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him grievously; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming.
21And he asked his father, How long time is it since this hath come unto him? And he said, From a child.
22And oft-times it hath cast him both into the fire and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do anything, have compassion on us, and help us.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“He answereth him, etc..] The father of the child, and who is included in the reproof afterwards given, for his unbelief, and taking part with the Scribes against his disciples; though the Vulgate Latin, Arabic, Persic, and Ethiopic versions, read, “them”; meaning not his disciples, but the Scribes and Pharisees, with the father of the child: and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me; (see Gill on “<401717>Matthew 17:17”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 17:14-21. Mark 9:14 Questioning with them - Debating with the disciples, and attempting to confound them. This he saw as he came down from the mount. In his absence they had taken occasion to attempt to perplex and confound his followers. Mark 9:15 Were greatly amazed - Were astonished and surprised at his sudden appearance among them. Saluted him - Received him with the customary marks of affection and respect. It is probable that this was not by any “formal” manner of salutation, but by the “rush” of the multitude, and by hailing him as the Messiah. Mark 9:16 What question ye? - What is the subject of your inquiry or debate with the…”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“9:19 Jesus said to them: Jesus might have been speaking to the disciples, the father (9:22-24), the crowd, or all present. • How long? Their lack of faith was obstinate and hard-hearted (cp. 3:5; 6:52; 8:17; 10:5).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“O faithless: Mar 16:14; Num 14:11, Num 14:22, Num 14:27, Num 32:13, Num 32:14; Deu 32:20; Psa 78:6-8, Psa 78:22, Psa 106:21-25; Mat 17:17; Luk 9:41, Luk 24:25; Joh 12:27, Joh 20:27; Heb 3:10-12 Mark 9:20”
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