Mark
“And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.”
Mark 9:24
Mark 9:24 (KJV) speaks to doubt, faith crisis, and faith — words set in Mark, the fast-moving Gospel of Jesus' works. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.”
John 20:29“He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;”
Romans 4:20“And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.”
Matthew 21:22“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
Hebrews 11:1“Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.”
Matthew 15:28“Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.”
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Common questions
What does Mark 9:24 mean?
In the King James Version, Mark 9:24 reads: "And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief." The verse speaks to doubt, faith crisis, and faith. To read it well, take it in the flow of Mark 9 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Mark 9:24 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief." is Mark 9:24 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Mark chapter 9.
What are some related Bible verses to Mark 9:24?
Verses that sit beside Mark 9:24 include John 20:29, Romans 4:20, and Matthew 21:22. Reading them alongside Mark 9:24 deepens the theme of doubt.
How can I pray with Mark 9:24?
Read Mark 9:24 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.