Mark 9:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 9:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Mark 9:21 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Mark 9:21 — KJV
“And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child.”
— Mark 9:21 (KJV)
Mark 9:21 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 9:21
“And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, How long are ye slack to go to possess the land, which the LORD God of your fathers hath given you?”
Shares key themes with Mark 9:21: father, how, long
“And when they came to Reuel their father, he said, How is it that ye are come so soon to day? Reuel: called also Jethro, or, Jether”
Shares key themes with Mark 9:21: father, how, came
“And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.”
Shares key themes with Mark 9:21: how, long, came
“And Moses went out to meet his father in law, and did obeisance, and kissed him; and they asked each other of their welfare; and they came into the tent. welfare: Heb. peace”
Shares key themes with Mark 9:21: asked, father, came
“The LORD is longsuffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation.”
Shares key themes with Mark 9:21: father, long, child
Pray Mark 9:21
Generate a Prayer from Mark 9:21
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse