Mark 9:24

“And straightway the father of the child cried out, etc..] As soon as ever he found it was put upon his faith, and that the issue of things would be according to that, he expressed himself with much vehemency, being in great distress; partly with indignation at his unbelief, and partly through fear of missing a cure, by reason of it: and said with tears; repenting of his unbelief, and grieved at the present weakness of his faith; which he very ingenuously confesses, saying, Lord, I believe, help thou mine unbelief; not forward, but out of the way: he found in himself some small degree of faith in the power of Christ, but it was mixed with much unbelief, through the greatness of the child's…”

“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…”

“Help thou mine unbelief - Although my faith be so small, that it might rather be termed unbelief, yet help me. Mark 9:25”

“9:24 In desperation, the father cried out that he believed, though weakly.”

“with: Sa2 16:12 \*marg. Kg2 20:5; Psa 39:12, Psa 126:5; Jer 14:17; Luk 7:38, Luk 7:44; Act 10:19, Act 10:31; Co2 2:4; Ti2 1:4; Heb 5:7, Heb 12:17 help: Luk 17:5; Eph 2:8; Phi 1:29; Th2 1:3, Th2 1:11; Heb 12:2 Mark 9:25”