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Mark 9:27

What does Mark 9:27 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 9:27 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 9:27 means

Despite the boy appearing dead, Jesus took him by the hand and gently raised him up, and the boy was fully restored. This act demonstrates Jesus' life-giving power and tender compassion. He not only casts out the demon but also restores the boy to his healthy state, showing His complete authority over illness, death-like conditions, and evil spirits. His touch brings restoration and new life.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But Jesus took him by the hand, and raised him up; and he arose.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But Jesus took him by the hand, and raised him up; and he arose.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But Jesus took him by the hand, lifting him up; and he got up.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

but Jesus, having taken him by the hand, lifted him up, and he arose.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And when he was come into the house, his disciples secretly asked him: Why could not we cast him out?

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But Jesus, having taken hold of him by the hand, lifted him up, and he arose.

Context

This verse describes Jesus' compassionate and restoring action, immediately after the demon's violent departure left the boy appearing lifeless. Jesus' physical touch and act of raising the boy confirm a complete and miraculous healing, bringing closure to the public spectacle. This powerful demonstration of authority over demonic forces and its aftermath leads directly to the disciples' private inquiry about their own inability to perform the miracle.

v.26And having cried out, and torn him much, he came out: and the boy became as one dead; insomuch that the more part said, He is dead.

v.27This passage

v.28And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, How is it that we could not cast it out?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 41:13

    For I, Jehovah thy God, will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.

  • Mark 8:23

    And he took hold of the blind man by the hand, and brought him out of the village; and when he had spit on his eyes, and laid his hands upon him, he asked him, Seest thou aught?

  • Acts 9:41

    And he gave her his hand, and raised her up; and calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

  • Mark 5:41

    And taking the child by the hand, he saith unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, Arise.

  • Mark 1:31

    and he came and took her by the hand, and raised her up; and the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.

  • Acts 3:7

    And he took him by the right hand, and raised him up: and immediately his feet and his ankle-bones received strength.

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