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Selected Verse: Matthew 17:16 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Mt 17:16 |
King James |
And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him. |
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| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
| And I brought him to thy disciples ... - That is, not to the apostles, for they had power over unclean spirits Mat 10:8, but to others of his followers who attempted to work miracles. It is probable that many of his disciples attempted this who were not personal attendants on his ministry, Mar 9:38. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| Thy disciples could not cure him - No wonder, when the cure must be effected by supernatural agency, and they had not faith enough to interest the power of God in their behalf, Mat 17:20. A spiritual disorder must have a spiritual remedy: natural means, in such cases, signify just - nothing. |
38 And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us.
8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.
20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.