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Mark 9:20 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Mark 9:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 9 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming.”
Mark 9:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 9:20
When they brought the boy to Jesus, 'the spirit tare him' (εὐθὺς συνεσπάραξεν αὐτόν). The demon's violent response to Jesus' presence intensified the boy's suffering. Throughout Mark, demons recognize and respond to Jesus' authority (Mark 1:24; 3:11; 5:7). The spirit 'tare' (synesparaxen, συνεσπάραξεν) means convulsed violently. The boy 'fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming' (πεσὼν ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς ἐκυλίετο ἀφρίζων). This escalation before deliverance is common in exorcism accounts—demons manifest violently when confronted by superior authority. Far from indicating Jesus' powerlessness, this de...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 9:20
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“convulsing him and crying with a loud voice”
“saying”
“and convulsed greatly”
“the demon threw him down and convulsed him violently. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit”
“and around his house”
“it throws him down”
“Behold, he is in your hand. Only spare his life.”
“the devil”
“and bound with chains and fetters. Breaking the bands apart”
“not even with chains”