Reference

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.
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And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming.

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And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child.

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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.

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Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

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And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.

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Destruction / Perishing Language
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Destruction / Perishing Language

The "destroy him" in this verse refers to the demon's intent to harm the boy, not to the fate of the wicked, and the plea for help is directed at Jesus' ability to heal, not to prevent the destruction of the wicked.