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◄ Mark 9:24►

New International Version
Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”

New Living Translation
The father instantly cried out, “I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!”

English Standard Version
Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!”

Berean Standard Bible
Immediately the boy’s father cried out, “I do believe; help my unbelief!”

Berean Literal Bible
Immediately the father of the child, having cried out, was saying, "I believe; help my unbelief!"

King James Bible
And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.

New King James Version
Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!”

New American Standard Bible
Immediately the boy’s father cried out and said, “I do believe; help my unbelief!”

NASB 1995
Immediately the boy’s father cried out and said, “I do believe; help my unbelief.”

NASB 1977
Immediately the boy’s father cried out andbegan saying, “I do believe; help my unbelief.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Immediately the boy’s father cried out and was saying, “I do believe; help my unbelief.”

Amplified Bible
Immediately the father of the boy cried out [with a desperate, piercing cry], saying, “I do believe; help [me overcome] my unbelief.”

Christian Standard Bible
Immediately the father of the boy cried out, “I do believe; help my unbelief! ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Immediately the father of the boy cried out, “I do believe! Help my unbelief.”

American Standard Version
Straightway the father of the child cried out, and said, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.

Contemporary English Version
At once the boy's father shouted, "I do have faith! Please help me to have even more."

English Revised Version
Straightway the father of the child cried out, and said, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The child's father cried out at once, "I believe! Help my lack of faith."

Good News Translation
The father at once cried out, "I do have faith, but not enough. Help me have more!"

International Standard Version
With tears flowing, the child's father at once cried out, "I do believe! Help my unbelief!"

NET Bible
Immediately the father of the boy cried out and said, "I believe; help my unbelief!"

New Heart English Bible
Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, "I believe. Help my unbelief."

Webster's Bible Translation
And immediately the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou my unbelief.

Weymouth New Testament
Immediately the father cried out, "I do believe: strengthen my weak faith."

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Immediately the boy’s father cried out with tears, “Lord, I do believe; help my unbelief!”

World English Bible
Immediately the father of the child cried out with tears, “I believe. Help my unbelief!”

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and immediately the father of the child, having cried out with tears, said, “I believe, Lord; be helping my unbelief.”

Berean Literal Bible
Immediately the father of the child, having cried out, was saying, "I believe; help my unbelief!"

Young's Literal Translation
and immediately the father of the child, having cried out, with tears said, 'I believe, sir; be helping mine unbelief.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And quickly the child's father having cried out with tears, said, I believe, O Lord, help thou mine unbelief.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And immediately the father of the boy crying out, with tears said: I do believe, Lord: help my unbelief.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And immediately the father of the boy, crying out with tears, said: “I do believe, Lord. Help my unbelief.”

New American Bible
Then the boy’s father cried out, “I do believe, help my unbelief!”

New Revised Standard Version
Immediately the father of the child cried out, “I believe; help my unbelief!”

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And immediately the father of the boy cried out weeping, and said, I do believe, help my little belief.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And immediately the father of the boy cried out weeping and saying, “I believe my lord; help the lack of my faith.”

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
And immediately the father of the child cried out, and with tears said: Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.

Godbey New Testament
And immediately the father of the child crying out with tears, continued to say, I believe; assist thou my unbelief.

Haweis New Testament
And immediately the father of the child said with tears, I believe, Lord! help my unbelief!

Mace New Testament
immediately the child's father cryed out with tears, I do believe, oh supply the defect of my faith.

Weymouth New Testament
Immediately the father cried out, "I do believe: strengthen my weak faith."

Worrell New Testament
Straight-way the father of the child, crying out, said, "I believe; help Thou my unbelief!"

Worsley New Testament
And the father of the child immediately cried out and said with tears, Lord, I believe, helpthou my unbelief.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Boy with an Evil Spirit
…23“If You can?” echoed Jesus. “All things are possible to him who believes!”24Immediately the boy’s father cried out,“I do believe;help my unbelief!”25When Jesus saw that a crowd had come running, He rebuked the unclean spirit. “You deaf and mute spirit,” He said, “I command you to come out and never enter him again.”…

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Cross References

Matthew 17:20
“Because you have so little faith,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”

Luke 17:5-6
The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” / And the Lord answered, “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you.

Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.

James 1:6
But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.

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.

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.”

Romans 10:17
Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.

2 Corinthians 5:7
For we walk by faith, not by sight.

Ephesians 2:8
For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God,

Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

1 John 5:4
because everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith.

Genesis 15:6
Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.

Exodus 4:10-12
“Please, Lord,” Moses replied, “I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since You have spoken to Your servant, for I am slow of speech and tongue.” / And the LORD said to him, “Who gave man his mouth? Or who makes the mute or the deaf, the sighted or the blind? Is it not I, the LORD? / Now go! I will help you as you speak, and I will teach you what to say.”

Numbers 11:21-23
But Moses replied, “Here I am among 600,000 men on foot, yet You say, ‘I will give them meat, and they will eat for a month.’ / If all our flocks and herds were slaughtered for them, would they have enough? Or if all the fish in the sea were caught for them, would they have enough?” / The LORD answered Moses, “Is the LORD’s arm too short? Now you will see whether or not My word will come to pass.”

Deuteronomy 1:32
But in spite of all this, you did not trust the LORD your God,

Treasury of Scripture

And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help you my unbelief.

with.

2 Samuel 16:12
It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day.

2 Kings 20:5
Turn again, and tell Hezekiah the captain of my people, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee: on the third day thou shalt go up unto the house of the LORD.

Psalm 39:12
Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear unto my cry; hold not thy peace at my tears: for Iam a stranger with thee,and a sojourner, as all my fatherswere.

help.

Luke 17:5
And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.

Ephesians 2:8
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves:it is the gift of God:

Philippians 1:29
For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;

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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

Immediately the boy’s father cried out
The urgency in the father's response highlights the desperation and deep emotional turmoil he is experiencing. This moment occurs after the disciples' inability to heal his son, which adds to the father's distress. The word "immediately" suggests a spontaneous and heartfelt reaction, emphasizing the father's earnestness. In the cultural context of the time, public displays of emotion by men were less common, indicating the depth of his need. This scene takes place in the region of Galilee, where Jesus performed many miracles, underscoring the expectation of divine intervention.

“I do believe;
The father's declaration of belief is significant, as faith is a central theme in the Gospels. His statement reflects a genuine, albeit imperfect, faith. In the broader biblical context, belief is often linked to trust in God's power and promises, as seen inHebrews 11:1, which defines faith as confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. The father's belief, though wavering, aligns with the biblical principle that even a small amount of faith can be powerful, as Jesus later teaches inMark 11:23 about faith moving mountains.

help my unbelief!”
This plea for help reveals the father's awareness of his own spiritual shortcomings. It is a humble acknowledgment of the struggle between faith and doubt, a common human experience. The request for help is a direct appeal to Jesus, recognizing Him as the source of strength and faith. This duality of belief and unbelief is echoed in other scriptural accounts, such as the apostle Peter's moment of doubt while walking on water (Matthew 14:30-31). The father's cry for assistance is a model of honest prayer, demonstrating that God welcomes our requests for help in overcoming doubt.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Jesus
The central figure in the Gospel of Mark, Jesus is the one to whom the father cries out for help. He is the Son of God, performing miracles and teaching about the Kingdom of God.

2.The Boy's Father
A desperate parent seeking healing for his son, he represents a mixture of faith and doubt, a common human experience.

3.The Boy
Possessed by a spirit that causes him great harm, his healing is the focus of this account.

4.The Disciples
Earlier in the chapter, they are unable to cast out the spirit, highlighting their need for greater faith and reliance on prayer.

5.The Crowd
Witnesses to the event, they represent the broader public who are often amazed by Jesus' miracles but struggle with belief.

Teaching Points

The Nature of Faith
Faith is not the absence of doubt but the willingness to trust God despite it. The father's cry is an honest admission of his struggle, which Jesus honors.

The Power of Honest Prayer
God values sincerity. The father's plea is a model for how we can approach God with our struggles and doubts.

Dependence on Jesus
Our faith is not self-generated; it is a gift from God. We must rely on Jesus to strengthen our faith, just as the father asked for help.

The Role of Community
The presence of the disciples and the crowd reminds us that faith is often nurtured in community, where we can support one another in our struggles.

The Importance of Persistence
The father's persistence in seeking Jesus despite previous disappointments (the disciples' inability to heal) teaches us to continue seeking God even when answers are delayed.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Mark 9:24?

2.How can we apply "help my unbelief" in our daily faith struggles?

3.What does Mark 9:24 teach about the nature of genuine faith?

4.How does Mark 9:24 connect with Hebrews 11:1 on faith's definition?

5.In what ways can we seek God's help to strengthen our belief?

6.How does the father's plea in Mark 9:24 inspire our prayer life?

7.What does "I do believe; help my unbelief!" reveal about faith and doubt in Mark 9:24?

8.How does Mark 9:24 address the struggle between belief and doubt in a believer's life?

9.What historical context influences the plea for help in Mark 9:24?

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

11.What defines a crisis of faith?

12.What does 'I believe; help my unbelief' mean?

13.Why do you doubt when you have faith?

14.What does "I believe; help my unbelief" mean?

What Does Mark 9:24 Mean

Immediately

- The urgency stresses how the father doesn’t hesitate once hope is offered through Jesus (cf.Mark 1:18;Luke 19:6).

- Faith responds without delay; procrastination often signals wavering (Hebrews 3:15).

- His immediate cry shows a heart already turning toward Christ’s authority (Psalm 46:1).

the boy’s father

- A parent broken by his child’s suffering (Mark 9:17-18) embodies intercessory love, similar to Jairus pleading for his daughter (Mark 5:22-23).

- Scripture consistently pictures parents seeking Jesus on behalf of their children (John 4:46-53).

- His responsibility drives him to Jesus—the only adequate Helper (Psalm 121:1-2).

cried out

- The Greek verb conveys a loud, earnest shout; the scene is public and passionate (cf.Luke 18:38).

- Genuine faith isn’t silent when in need (Psalm 34:17); it calls on the Lord openly (Romans 10:13).

- This cry illustrates “a broken and contrite heart” God never despises (Psalm 51:17).

“I do believe”

- He affirms real, though limited, trust in Jesus’ power—faith the size of a mustard seed (Matthew 17:20) is still faith.

- Belief is personal: “I” places responsibility on the father, not the crowd or disciples (John 11:27).

- Even incomplete faith connects us to the One who is complete (Mark 5:34).

“help my unbelief!”

- He confesses the gap between what he knows and what he fears—a humble admission Jesus honors (Psalm 139:23-24).

- Asking for help acknowledges Jesus as both author and perfecter of faith (Hebrews 12:2).

- The petition echoes the disciples’ “Increase our faith” (Luke 17:5) and the plea of the desperate man inMark 1:40, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.”

- Doubt is not denied; it is surrendered. The father hands even his unbelief over to Christ, illustratingJames 1:5-6—seek wisdom without doubting.

summary

Mark 9:24 shows a parent who instantly turns to Jesus, owns his limited faith, and invites the Lord to supply what he lacks. Scripture portrays this mixture of confidence and confession as genuine belief. The verse encourages believers to run to Christ without delay, voice both faith and weakness, and trust Him to fortify our hearts so that doubt is displaced by growing, God-given assurance.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(24)And straightway the father of the child. . .--The whole verse is peculiar to St. Mark. The better MSS. omit "with tears." The answer of the father shows that the conflict between faith and unfaith was still continuing; but the relative position of the two had altered for the better, and the former was beginning to prevail.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

Immediately
Εὐθὺς(Euthys)
Adverb
Strong's 2112:Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon.

the
ὁ(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

boy’s
παιδίου(paidiou)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3813:Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian.

father
πατὴρ(patēr)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3962:Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'.

cried out,
κράξας(kraxas)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2896:To cry aloud, shriek. A primary verb; properly, to 'croak' or scream, i.e. to call aloud.

“I do believe;
Πιστεύω(Pisteuō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 4100:From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.

help
βοήθει(boēthei)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 997:To come to the rescue of, come to help, help. From boethos; to aid or relieve.

my
μου(mou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

unbelief!”
ἀπιστίᾳ(apistia)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 570:Unbelief, unfaithfulness, distrust. From apistos; faithlessness, i.e. disbelief, or unfaithfulness.

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