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chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/mark/11.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />&#8220Have faith in God,&#8221 Jesus answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/mark/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Jesus said to the disciples, “Have faith in God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/mark/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/mark/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Have faith in God,” Jesus said to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And Jesus answering, says to them, "Have faith from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/mark/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And Jesus answered saying to them, &#8220Have faith in God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Jesus answered saying to them, “Have faith in God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Jesus replied, “Have faith in God [constantly].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jesus replied to them, “Have faith in God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jesus replied to them, &#8220Have faith in God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/mark/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jesus told his disciples: Have faith in God! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Jesus said to them, "Have faith in God!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/mark/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Jesus answered them, "Have faith in God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Jesus told his disciples, "Have faith in God! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?Have faith in God,? Jesus said to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Jesus said to them, "Have faith in God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Jesus answered them, "Have faith in God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Jesus answering, saith to them, Have faith in God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Jesus said to them, "Have faith in God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jesus answering says to them, “Have faith from God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And Jesus answering, says to them, "Have faith from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jesus answering saith to them, 'Have faith of God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jesus having answered, says to them, Have the faith of God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/mark/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Jesus answering, saith to them: Have the faith of God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And in response, Jesus said to them: “Have the faith of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Jesus said to them in reply, “Have faith in God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Jesus answered and said to them, If you have faith in God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Yeshua answered and he said to them, “May the faith of God be in you.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus answered and said to them: Have faith in God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus responding says to them, <FR>Have God's faith.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus answering said to them, Have faith in God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />but Jesus replied, and said to them, rely upon God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Jesus said to them, "Have faith in God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus, answering, saith to them, <FR>"Have <i>the</i> faith of God.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus answering saith unto them, <FR>Have faith in God: for verily I tell you,<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/11-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=3774" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/mark/11.htm">The Withered Fig Tree</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>Peter remembered it and said, “Look, Rabbi! The fig tree You cursed has withered.” <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: Echete (V-PMA-2P) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">“Have</a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pistin (N-AFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">faith</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">in God,” </a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/611.htm" title="611: apokritheis (V-APP-NMS) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak."></a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">said</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to them.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">23</span>“Truly I tell you that if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and has no doubt in his heart but believes that it will happen, it will be done for him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a></span><br />And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/17-20.htm">Matthew 17:20</a></span><br />“Because you have so little faith,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-6.htm">James 1:6</a></span><br />But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/4-20.htm">Romans 4:20-21</a></span><br />Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, / being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-21.htm">Matthew 21:21</a></span><br />“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/17-6.htm">Luke 17:6</a></span><br />And the Lord answered, “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-1.htm">John 14:1</a></span><br />“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-7.htm">2 Corinthians 5:7</a></span><br />For we walk by faith, not by sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/2-20.htm">Galatians 2:20</a></span><br />I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/3-12.htm">Ephesians 3:12</a></span><br />In Him and through faith in Him we may enter God’s presence with boldness and confidence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/5-4.htm">1 John 5:4</a></span><br />because everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/15-6.htm">Genesis 15:6</a></span><br />Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/2-4.htm">Habakkuk 2:4</a></span><br />Look at the proud one; his soul is not upright—but the righteous will live by faith—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a></span><br />Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/7-9.htm">Isaiah 7:9</a></span><br />The head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is the son of Remaliah. If you do not stand firm in your faith, then you will not stand at all.’”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Jesus answering said to them, Have faith in God.</p><p class="hdg">Have.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/9-23.htm">Mark 9:23</a></b></br> Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things <i>are</i> possible to him that believeth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/20-20.htm">2 Chronicles 20:20</a></b></br> And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/62-8.htm">Psalm 62:8</a></b></br> Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God <i>is</i> a refuge for us. Selah.</p><p class="hdg">faith in God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/colossians/2-12.htm">Colossians 2:12</a></b></br> Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with <i>him</i> through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/10-52.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/mark/8-33.htm">God's</a> <a href="/mark/11-21.htm">Jesus</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/11-23.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/mark/12-14.htm">God's</a> <a href="/mark/11-27.htm">Jesus</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/11-1.htm">Jesus rides with triumph into Jerusalem;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/11-12.htm">curses the fruitless fig tree;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/11-15.htm">purges the temple;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/11-20.htm">exhorts his disciples to steadfastness of faith, and to forgive their enemies;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/11-27.htm">and defends his actions by the witness of John, who was a man sent of God.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Have faith in God,</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the centrality of faith in the believer's relationship with God. In the context of <a href="/mark/11.htm">Mark 11</a>, Jesus had just performed the cursing of the fig tree, which withered as a demonstration of the power of faith and the importance of spiritual fruitfulness. Faith in God is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, seen in <a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a>, which states that without faith it is impossible to please God. The call to have faith is not just intellectual assent but a deep trust and reliance on God's character and promises. This faith is foundational to the Christian life, as seen in the lives of biblical figures like Abraham, who is called the father of faith (<a href="/romans/4-16.htm">Romans 4:16</a>).<p><b>Jesus said to them.</b><br>Jesus is addressing His disciples, who are often portrayed in the Gospels as needing instruction and encouragement in their faith journey. This moment occurs during the final week of Jesus' earthly ministry, a time filled with significant teaching and preparation for His impending crucifixion. The disciples had witnessed many miracles and teachings, yet Jesus continually sought to deepen their understanding and reliance on God. This instruction is part of a broader narrative where Jesus is preparing His followers for the challenges they will face after His departure. The authority of Jesus' words is underscored by His role as the Son of God, the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, and the ultimate revelation of God's will and purpose.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching His disciples about the importance of faith.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a></b><br>The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, they are being instructed on how to live a life of faith.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where these events are taking place, significant as the center of Jewish religious life.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_fig_tree.htm">The Fig Tree</a></b><br>Earlier in <a href="/bsb/mark/11.htm">Mark 11</a>, Jesus curses a fig tree, which withers, serving as a backdrop for this teaching on faith.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>Jesus had just cleansed the temple, an act demonstrating His authority and zeal for true worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_faith.htm">The Nature of Faith</a></b><br>Faith is not merely intellectual assent but a deep trust in God's character and promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_action.htm">Faith and Action</a></b><br>True faith results in action. Just as Jesus acted on His faith in God, we are called to live out our faith in practical ways.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_trials.htm">Faith in Trials</a></b><br>In times of difficulty, faith in God provides strength and perspective, reminding us of His sovereignty and goodness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultivating_faith.htm">Cultivating Faith</a></b><br>Regular engagement with Scripture, prayer, and fellowship with other believers are essential for growing in faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_prayer.htm">Faith and Prayer</a></b><br>Our prayers should be rooted in faith, trusting that God hears and responds according to His will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/define_positive_confession..htm">What is the definition of positive confession?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_'name_it,_claim_it'_biblical.htm">Is "Name It and Claim It" biblically supported?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_'faith_that_moves_mountains'.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'faith that moves mountains'?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'overcome_by_the_blood'_mean.htm">What were the teachings of Jesus?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 22, 23.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Have faith in God</span>; literally, <span class="accented">have the faith of God -</span> full, perfect, effectual faith in him; faith like a grain of mustard seed. You may be staggered and perplexed at what you will see shortly; but "have faith in God." The Jews may seem for a time to flourish like that green fig tree; but they will "soon be cut down as the grass, and be withered as the green herb." What seems difficult to you is easy with God. Trust in the Divine omnipotence. The things which are impossible with men are possible with him. Our Lord then uses a metaphor frequently employed to indicate the accomplishment of things so difficult as to be apparently impossible. He employs a bold and vivid hyperbole; and, pointing probably to the Mount of Olives overhanging them, and on the shoulders of which they were then standing, he says, "With this faith you might say to this mountain, Be thou taken up and cast into the sea, and it shall come to pass." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/11-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">“Have</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἔχετε</span> <span class="translit">(Echete)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> </span><span class="str2">To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">faith</span><br /><span class="grk">πίστιν</span> <span class="translit">(pistin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> </span><span class="str2">Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">in God,”</span><br /><span class="grk">θεοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(theou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> </span><span class="str2">A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jesus</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰησοῦς</span> <span class="translit">(Iēsous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">said</span><br /><span class="grk">λέγει</span> <span class="translit">(legei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">to them.</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῖς</span> <span class="translit">(autois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/11-22.htm">Mark 11:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/mark/11-22.htm">Mark 11:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/mark/11-22.htm">Mark 11:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/mark/11-22.htm">Mark 11:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/mark/11-22.htm">Mark 11:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/11-22.htm">Mark 11:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/11-22.htm">Mark 11:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/11-22.htm">Mark 11:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/mark/11-22.htm">Mark 11:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/mark/11-22.htm">Mark 11:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/mark/11-22.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 11:22 Jesus answered them Have faith in God (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/11-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 11:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 11:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/11-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 11:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 11:23" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>