Mark 9:23 is studied here as a Biblical passage first: in its immediate King James context, through its recurring metaphysical themes, and through source-grounded readings preserved in Neville Goddard's lectures and books.
Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
Read the Passage in Context
- Mark 9:22 And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us.
- Mark 9:23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
- Mark 9:24 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.
Open Mark 9:23 in the YHWSA Bible workspace for the complete chapter, word tools, notes, and comparisons.
Key Metaphysical Themes
- All Things Are Possible
- Belief
- True Identity
- Possibility
- Power
- Imagination
- Success
- Power Of Belief
- All Things Possible
- Living In The End
- Assumption
- Christ Within
Neville’s Reading in All Things Are Possible 1
The power for 'all things are possible' is inherent in the individual because their true identity is Jesus Christ. Disbelief in one's own capacity stems from ignorance of this divine identity.
Do you believe that all things are possible to someone called Jesus Christ, but not yourself? If you do it is because you do not know who you are!
Source: All Things Are Possible 1
Neville’s Reading in Believe It In
The power of belief is limitless, making all things possible for the one who truly believes in the reality of their imagination, regardless of external circumstances or personal attributes.
There is no limit to your power of belief, and all things are possible to him who believes. Just imagine what an enormous power that is.
Source: Believe It In
Neville’s Reading in Faith
The power of belief is limitless; anything is possible for the one who truly believes. This requires ignoring contradictory physical facts and persuading oneself of the reality of the desired state, living as if it were already true.
He puts no limit to the power of belief. “All things are possible to him who believes.” So can I really believe at the moment that I am trying to believe, everything tells me it can’t be done? Can I ignore the facts of life, and then persuade myself that it is done and live in the end as though it were true?
Source: Faith
Neville’s Reading in Family Portrait
The "Him" to whom all things are possible is one's own wonderful human imagination, meaning that belief in the power of imagination makes all desires achievable.
because, “All things are possible to Him,” (Mark 9:23) and you simply imagine the state desired, persist in that imaginal state, and it will come to pass.
Source: Family Portrait
Neville’s Reading in Gods Plan Of Redemption
All possibilities are open to the individual who identifies Christ as their indwelling human imagination and believes implicitly in its power to manifest. This belief, coupled with the feeling of the wish fulfilled, makes anything possible.
When I was told I could not get out of the island of Barbados I said to myself: all things are possible to Christ who became me and dwells in me, so right now I believe I have the passage. Feeling the ticket in my hand, I walked up the gangplank and onto the ship, Within a few hours the company called, and I sailed just as I imagined I would, If Jesus Christ makes all things, then he made that passage available to me, I tested him, and now I know exactly who he is, He is my own wonderful human imagination.
Source: Gods Plan Of Redemption
Neville’s Reading in If Any Two Agree
This verse, when combined with "With God, all things are possible," equates the believer with God, and thus, the human imagination.
We are told that, “With God, all things are possible.” Then we are told: “All things are possible to him who believes,” so he equates God with the human imagination: that God is the human imagination, and all things are possible to the human imagination.
Source: If Any Two Agree
Practical Reflection
- To manifest, one must believe that all things are possible to them, recognizing their inherent divine nature as Jesus Christ.
- To manifest, cultivate unwavering belief in your desired outcome, even when physical evidence contradicts it. Persuade yourself that it is done and live from the 'end' of your wish fulfilled.
- To manifest, one must believe in the omnipotence of their own imagination, imagine the desired state, and persist in that assumption until it becomes reality.
- To achieve a desired outcome, one must believe in the power of their own imagination (Christ within) and assume the feeling of the wish fulfilled, as demonstrated by Neville's experience of getting off Barbados.
Authoritative Neville Sources
YHWSA provides the Biblical workspace. MyNevilleGoddard.com preserves the complete source works behind the Neville-specific readings.
- All Things Are Possible 1 (lecture)
- Believe It In (lecture)
- Faith (lecture)
- Family Portrait (lecture)
- Gods Plan Of Redemption (lecture)
- If Any Two Agree (lecture)
Questions about Mark 9:23
What is the metaphysical meaning of Mark 9:23?
YHWSA reads Mark 9:23 in its Biblical context while examining the states of consciousness and spiritual themes expressed by the passage.
Where can I read Mark 9:23 in context?
Open the linked YHWSA Bible workspace to read the complete chapter and use its language, note, and comparison tools.
Where did Neville Goddard discuss Mark 9:23?
The source list links to the complete lectures and books on MyNevilleGoddard.com rather than reproducing those works as a competing article.