Matthew 17:15

Updated: June 3, 2025
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“Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is epileptic, and suffers grievously; for he often falls into the fire, and often into the water.
World English Bible (WEB)
Lord{G2962}, have mercy{G1653}{(G5657)} on my{G3450} son{G5207}: for{G3754} he is lunatick{G4583}{(G5736)}, and{G2532} sore{G2560} vexed{G3958}{(G5719)}: for{G1063} ofttimes{G4178} he falleth{G4098}{(G5719)} into{G1519} the fire{G4442}, and{G2532} oft{G4178} into{G1519} the water{G5204}.
KJV with Strongs
(15) "Adonai (LORD) have mercy on my son, for he's moonstruck (a lunatic) and suffers severely because he often falls down into the fire and the water!
The F.O.G
"Lord, please have mercy on my son!" he pleaded. "He suffers from severe seizures that often throw him into fire or water. His condition is destroying him!
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and saying, ‘Sir, deal kindly with my son, for he is lunatic, and doth suffer miserably, for often he doth fall into the fire, and often into the water,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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