Mark 9:21

The Boy with an Evil Spirit

20So they brought him, and seeing Jesus, the spirit immediately threw the boy into a convulsion. He fell to the ground and rolled around, foaming at the mouth. 21Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has this been with him?” “From childhood,” he said.22“It often throws him into the fire or into the water, trying to kill him. But if You can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.”

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Berean Standard Bible
Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has this been with him?” “From childhood,” he said.
American Standard Version (1901)
And he asked his father, How long time is it since this hath come unto him? And he said, From a child.
Bible in Basic English
And Jesus questioning the father said, How long has he been like this? And he said, From a child.
Free Bible Version
“How long has he had this?” Jesus asked the boy's father. “Since he was small,” the father replied.
Geneva Bible 1599
Then he asked his father, How long time is it since he hath bin thus? And he said, Of a childe.
King James (Authorized) Version
And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child.
One Unity Resource Bible
He asked 'Aviv [his father], “How long has it been since this has come to him?” He said, “From childhood.
Plain English Version
Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has your boy been like this?” The man said, “For a long time, from when he was a little kid.
Translation for Translators
Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has he been like this?” He replied, “This started to happen when he was a child.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Jesus asked his father, “How long has he been like this?” The father said, “Since childhood.
Noah Webster Bible
And he asked his father, How long is it since this came to him? and he said, From a child.
World English Bible
He asked his father, “How long has it been since this has been happening to him?” He said, “From childhood.
Young's Literal Translation
And he questioned his father, 'How long time is it since this came to him?' and he said, 'From childhood,