Luke 17:5 net — The apostles said to the Lord,“Increase our faith!”

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"The apostles said to the Lord,“Increase our faith!”"

— Luke 17:5, NET Bible

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Luke 17 — Context

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It would be better for him to have a millstone tied around his neck and be thrown into the sea than for him to cause one of these little ones to sin.

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Watch yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him. If he repents, forgive him.

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Even if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times returns to you saying,‘I repent,’ you must forgive him.”

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The apostles said to the Lord,“Increase our faith!”

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So the Lord replied,“If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this black mulberry tree,‘Be pulled out by the roots and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.

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“Would any one of you say to your slave who comes in from the field after plowing or shepherding sheep,‘Come at once and sit down for a meal’?

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Won’t the master instead say to him,‘Get my dinner ready, and make yourself ready to serve me while I eat and drink. Then you may eat and drink’?

Luke 17:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 17:5 say?
Luke 17:5 in the NET Bible reads: “The apostles said to the Lord,“Increase our faith!””
Where is Luke 17:5 in the Bible?
Luke 17:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 17, verse 5.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 17:5.
What translation should I read Luke 17:5 in?
Luke 17:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 17:5?
Luke 17:5 reads (NET): “The apostles said to the Lord,“Increase our faith!”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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