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◄ Mark 9:19►

New International Version
“You unbelieving generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy to me.”

New Living Translation
Jesus said to them, “You faithless people! How long must I be with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring the boy to me.”

English Standard Version
And he answered them, “O faithless generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him to me.”

Berean Standard Bible
“O unbelieving generation!” Jesus replied. “How long must I remain with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring the boy to Me.”

Berean Literal Bible
And answering him He says, "O unbelieving generation! Until when will I be with you? Until when will I bear with you? Bring him to Me."

King James Bible
He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.

New King James Version
He answered him and said, “O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him to Me.”

New American Standard Bible
And He answered them and said, “O unbelieving generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring him to Me!”

NASB 1995
And He answered them and said, “O unbelieving generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring him to Me!”

NASB 1977
And He answered them and said, “O unbelieving generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring him to Me!”

Legacy Standard Bible
And He answered them and said, “O unbelieving generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring him to Me!”

Amplified Bible
He replied, “O unbelieving (faithless) generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring him to Me!”

Christian Standard Bible
He replied to them, “You unbelieving generation, how long will I be with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring him to me.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He replied to them, “You unbelieving generation! How long will I be with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring him to Me.”

American Standard Version
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.

Contemporary English Version
Jesus said, "You people don't have any faith! How much longer must I be with you? Why do I have to put up with you? Bring the boy to me."

English Revised Version
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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jesus said to them, "You unbelieving generation! How long must I be with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring him to me!"

Good News Translation
Jesus said to them, "How unbelieving you people are! How long must I stay with you? How long do I have to put up with you? Bring the boy to me!"

International Standard Version
Jesus told them, "You unbelieving generation! How long must I be with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring him to me!"

NET Bible
He answered them, "You unbelieving generation! How much longer must I be with you? How much longer must I endure you? Bring him to me."

New Heart English Bible
And answering, he said to them, "You unbelieving generation, how long must I be with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring him to me."

Webster's Bible Translation
He answered him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you, how long shall I suffer you? bring him to me.

Weymouth New Testament
"O unbelieving generation!" replied Jesus; "how long must I be with you? how long must I have patience with you? Bring the boy to me."

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
“O unbelieving generation!” Jesus replied. “How long must I remain with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring the boy to Me.”

World English Bible
He answered him, “Unbelieving generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him to me.”

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And He answering him, said, “O generation unbelieving, until when will I be with you? Until when will I suffer you? Bring him to Me”;

Berean Literal Bible
And answering him He says, "O unbelieving generation! Until when will I be with you? Until when will I bear with you? Bring him to Me."

Young's Literal Translation
And he answering him, said, 'O generation unbelieving, till when shall I be with you? till when shall I suffer you? bring him unto me;'

Smith's Literal Translation
And he having answered, says to him, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you how long shall I bear with you? bring him to me.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Who answering them, said: O incredulous generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And answering them, he said: “O unbelieving generation, how long must I be with you? How long shall I endure you? Bring him to me.”

New American Bible
He said to them in reply, “O faithless generation, how long will I be with you? How long will I endure you? Bring him to me.”

New Revised Standard Version
He answered them, “You faithless generation, how much longer must I be among you? How much longer must I put up with you? Bring him to me.”

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Jesus answered and said to him, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? and how long shall I preach to you? bring him to me.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Yeshua answered and said to them, “Oh faithless generation, how long will I be with you? How long shall I endure you? Bring him to me.”

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
And he answered them, and said: faithless generation! how long shall I be with you? how long shall I bear with you? Bring him to me.

Godbey New Testament
And He responding to them, says,O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I bear with you? Bring him hither to me.

Haweis New Testament
Then addressing him, he said, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I bear with you? bring him to me.

Mace New Testament
then said Jesus, incredulous people, how long shall I be with you? must I be always assisting you? bring him before me.

Weymouth New Testament
"O unbelieving generation!" replied Jesus; "how long must I be with you? how long must I have patience with you? Bring the boy to me."

Worrell New Testament
And He, answering, saith to them,"O faithless generation! how long shall I be with you! how long shall I bear with you? Bring him to Me."

Worsley New Testament
And He answered and said,O unbelieving generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I bear with you? bring him to me.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Boy with an Evil Spirit
…18Whenever it seizes him, it throws him to the ground. He foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth, and becomes rigid. I asked Your disciples to drive it out, but they were unable.”19“O unbelieving generation!”Jesus replied.“How long must I remain with you?How long must I put up with you?Bring the boy to Me.”20So they brought him, and seeing Jesus, the spirit immediately threw the boy into a convulsion. He fell to the ground and rolled around, foaming at the mouth.…

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Cross References

Matthew 17:17
“O unbelieving and perverse generation!” Jesus replied. “How long must I remain with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring the boy here to Me.”

Luke 9:41
“O unbelieving and perverse generation!” Jesus replied. “How long must I remain with you and put up with you? Bring your son here.”

Deuteronomy 32:5
His people have acted corruptly toward Him; the blemish on them is not that of His children, but of a perverse and crooked generation.

Deuteronomy 32:20
He said: “I will hide My face from them; I will see what will be their end. For they are a perverse generation—children of unfaithfulness.

Numbers 14:11
And the LORD said to Moses, “How long will this people treat Me with contempt? How long will they refuse to believe in Me, despite all the signs I have performed among them?

Isaiah 63:10
But they rebelled and grieved His Holy Spirit. So He turned and became their enemy, and He Himself fought against them.

Psalm 78:8
Then they will not be like their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation, whose heart was not loyal, whose spirit was not faithful to God.

Psalm 95:10
For forty years I was angry with that generation, and I said, “They are a people whose hearts go astray, and they have not known My ways.”

Hebrews 3:10
Therefore I was angry with that generation, and I said, ‘Their hearts are always going astray, and they have not known My ways.’

Hebrews 3:17-19
And with whom was God angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies fell in the wilderness? / And to whom did He swear that they would never enter His rest? Was it not to those who disobeyed? / So we see that it was because of their unbelief that they were unable to enter.

John 20:27
Then Jesus said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and look at My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Stop doubting and believe.”

Matthew 16:8
Aware of their conversation, Jesus said, “You of little faith, why are you debating among yourselves about having no bread?

Matthew 8:26
“You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm.

Luke 24:25
Then Jesus said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken!

John 12:37
Although Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still did not believe in Him.

Treasury of Scripture

He answers him, and said, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him to me.

O faithless.

Mark 16:14
Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.

Numbers 14:11,22,27
And the LORD said unto Moses, How long will this people provoke me? and how long will it be ere they believe me, for all the signs which I have shewed among them? …

Numbers 32:13,14
And the LORD'S anger was kindled against Israel, and he made them wander in the wilderness forty years, until all the generation, that had done evil in the sight of the LORD, was consumed…

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Mark 9

1.Jesus is transfigured.
11.He instructs his disciples concerning the coming of Elijah;
14.casts forth a deaf and mute spirit;
30.foretells his death and resurrection;
33.exhorts his disciples to humility;
38.bidding them not to prohibit such as are not against them,
42.nor to give offense to any of the faithful.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

O unbelieving generation!
This phrase reflects Jesus' frustration with the lack of faith among the people, including His disciples. The term "generation" often refers to the people living at that time, and it echoes the language used in the Old Testament to describe the Israelites' frequent unbelief and rebellion (e.g.,Deuteronomy 32:5, 20). This statement highlights the persistent issue of faithlessness that Jesus encountered during His ministry.

Jesus replied.
The context here is a response to the disciples' inability to cast out a demon from a boy. Jesus' reply is not just to the disciples but to the crowd and the religious leaders present. It underscores His role as a teacher and a prophet, addressing the spiritual condition of those around Him.

How long must I remain with you?
This rhetorical question emphasizes Jesus' awareness of His limited time on earth. It reflects His mission's urgency and the need for His followers to grow in faith and understanding. It also hints at His impending departure, which He had begun to reveal to His disciples (Mark 8:31).

How long must I put up with you?
This phrase conveys Jesus' patience and long-suffering nature, akin to God's patience with Israel throughout the Old Testament. It also serves as a call to spiritual maturity and reliance on God's power rather than human ability.

Bring the boy to Me.
This command demonstrates Jesus' authority and compassion. It signifies His willingness to engage directly with human suffering and His power to heal and deliver. It also foreshadows the ultimate deliverance He would provide through His death and resurrection. This act of bringing the boy to Jesus is a physical representation of faith and trust in His ability to heal and restore.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Jesus
The central figure in this passage, expressing frustration over the lack of faith among the people.

2.The Disciples
Present during this event, they had attempted to cast out a demon but failed, prompting Jesus' response.

3.The Boy
A young boy possessed by a spirit, whose condition is the focus of the account.

4.The Father
The boy's father, who brings his son to Jesus after the disciples' inability to heal him.

5.The Crowd
A group of onlookers witnessing the interaction between Jesus, the disciples, and the boy's father.

Teaching Points

The Importance of Faith
Jesus' exclamation underscores the necessity of faith in the believer's life. Without faith, it is impossible to please God or to operate effectively in His power.

Jesus' Patience and Compassion
Despite His frustration, Jesus does not abandon the situation. He calls for the boy to be brought to Him, demonstrating His willingness to engage and heal.

The Role of the Disciples
This passage serves as a reminder that even those closest to Jesus can struggle with faith. It encourages believers to seek growth in their faith journey.

The Power of Jesus
The account ultimately points to Jesus' authority over spiritual forces, reinforcing His divine nature and the power available to believers through Him.

A Call to Self-Examination
Believers are encouraged to examine their own faith and reliance on God, especially in challenging situations.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Mark 9:19?

2.How does Mark 9:19 challenge our faith in difficult situations today?

3.What does "unbelieving generation" reveal about the spiritual state of Jesus' audience?

4.How can we strengthen our faith to avoid being part of an "unbelieving generation"?

5.How does Mark 9:19 connect with Hebrews 11:6 about faith's importance?

6.In what ways can we demonstrate faith in Jesus in our daily lives?

7.Why does Jesus express frustration in Mark 9:19?

8.How does Mark 9:19 reflect on human faith and doubt?

9.What historical context influences Jesus' statement in Mark 9:19?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 9?

11.What miracles did Jesus perform according to the Bible?

12.How does 1 Corinthians 7:12-16 reconcile with other biblical passages that permit divorce only for adultery?

13.How do denominations interpret Matthew 19:9's Exception Clause?

14.How did Moses lead the Israelites out of Egypt?

What Does Mark 9:19 Mean

O unbelieving generation!

• Jesus targets an entire mindset, not just one individual—crowd, scribes, even His own disciples who failed to cast out the demon (Mark 9:18).

• Similar rebukes appear inDeuteronomy 32:5 andPsalm 78:8, where Israel’s lack of faith hindered obedience.

• The parallel inMatthew 17:17 confirms the theme: faithlessness blocks God’s power.

•Hebrews 3:12 warns believers today against “an evil, unbelieving heart,” showing that the verse still calls us to examine our trust in Christ.

How long must I remain with you?

• A personal lament: Jesus’ earthly ministry is brief (John 12:35), and He desires to see faith blossom before His impending crucifixion.

• It echoes His earlier yearning inLuke 13:34 to gather Jerusalem under His wings, revealing tender concern beneath the frustration.

•John 14:9 reminds us He has already shown enough evidence of who He is; continued unbelief is therefore inexcusable.

How long must I put up with you?

• The Lord’s patience is immense (Exodus 34:6;2 Peter 3:9), yet not infinite—grace invites a response.

•Numbers 14:11 andPsalm 95:10 record God’s similar question to Israel: persistent unbelief eventually meets righteous indignation.

• For disciples, it is a sober wake-up call that spiritual authority flows from faith and prayer (Mark 9:28-29).

Bring the boy to Me.

• Jesus shifts from rebuke to remedy; faith’s focus is a Person, not a formula.

•Mark 10:14 andMatthew 11:28 reveal His open-armed invitation to the helpless.

•John 6:37 assures that none who come to Him will be cast out—He is willing even when our faith falters.

• The command models ministry: lead people directly to Christ, whose power alone delivers (Mark 9:25-27).

summary

Mark 9:19 exposes the danger of persistent unbelief, highlights Jesus’ holy impatience for genuine faith, and points us to the singular solution—bring every need straight to Him. The verse challenges disciples then and now to trade doubt for trust, moving from powerless frustration to effective, Christ-centered action.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 19. -O faithless generation. These words were no doubt intended primarily as a rebuke to the Jews and their scribes; though not without a glance at the weakness of faith of his own disciples. The words are the complaint of one weary of the unbelief of the masses and of the weakness of faith in even his own.Bring him unto me (φέρετε); literally,Bring ye him to me.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

“O
Ὦ(Ō)
Interjection
Strong's 5599:A primary interjection; as a sign of the vocative case, O; as a note of exclamation, oh.

unbelieving
ἄπιστος(apistos)
Adjective - Vocative Feminine Singular
Strong's 571:(passively) untrustworthy (person), or incredible (thing).

generation!”
γενεὰ(genea)
Noun - Vocative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1074:From genos; a generation; by implication, an age.

[Jesus]
λέγει(legei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3004:(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

replied.
ἀποκριθεὶς(apokritheis)
Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 611:From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.

“How long
ἕως(heōs)
Preposition
Strong's 2193:A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until.

must I remain
ἔσομαι(esomai)
Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1510:I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

with
πρὸς(pros)
Preposition
Strong's 4314:To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

you?
ὑμᾶς(hymas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771:You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

How long
ἕως(heōs)
Preposition
Strong's 2193:A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until.

must I put up with
ἀνέξομαι(anexomai)
Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 430:To endure, bear with, have patience with, suffer, admit, persist.

you?
ὑμῶν(hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771:You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

Bring
φέρετε(pherete)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 5342:To carry, bear, bring; I conduct, lead; perhaps: I make publicly known. A primary verb.

[the boy]
αὐτὸν(auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

to
πρός(pros)
Preposition
Strong's 4314:To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

Me.”
με(me)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

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