Mark 9:22

“And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, etc..] When he has been near it; so that one part or other of his body has been scorched, or burnt, and his life in danger: and into the waters to destroy him: when he has been near any brook, or river, it has thrown him into it, in order to drown him, as into the fire to burn him. The Ethiopic version before fire and water reads, “into the deep”; meaning either the sea or some deep pit, or off a precipice. All this is said to aggravate the case, and show the miserable condition the child was in, from the frequency of the fits, and the danger he was exposed to: but if thou canst do any thing. This man's faith was very weak, and perhaps weaker than…”

“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…”

“If thou canst do any thing - In so desperate a case: Have compassion on us - Me as well as him. Mark 9:23”

“if: Mar 1:40-42; Mat 8:2, Mat 8:8, Mat 8:9, Mat 9:28, Mat 14:31 have: Mar 5:19; Mat 15:22-28, Mat 20:34; Luk 7:13 Mark 9:23”