And often it casts him into fire or into water, in order to destroy him. But if you are able to do anything, help us and take pity on us.
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King James Version
And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child.English Standard Version
And Jesus asked his father, "How long has this been happening to him?" And he said, "From childhood.New International Version
Jesus asked the boy's father, "How long has he been like this?"