Mark 9:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 9:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Mark 9:18 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Mark 9:18 — KJV
“And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out; and they could not. teareth...: or, dasheth him”
— Mark 9:18 (KJV)
Mark 9:18 in Context — About the Book of Mark
Mark is the action Gospel — the shortest, fastest account, where Jesus heals, delivers, and teaches with immediate authority. Written for believers under Roman persecution, it presents the Son of God as the suffering servant who came not to be served, but to serve and give His life.
Cross-References for Mark 9:18
“And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?”
Shares key themes with Mark 9:18: taketh, away, spake
“He teareth me in his wrath, who hateth me: he gnasheth upon me with his teeth; mine enemy sharpeneth his eyes upon me.”
Shares key themes with Mark 9:18: teareth, gnasheth, teeth
“Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out?”
Shares key themes with Mark 9:18: disciples, cast, could
“Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”
Shares key themes with Mark 9:18: teeth, away, cast
“Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.”
Shares key themes with Mark 9:18: taketh, away, should
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