Matthew 17:16 bbe — And I took him to your disciples, and they were not able to make him well.

Bible in Basic English

"And I took him to your disciples, and they were not able to make him well."

— Matthew 17:16, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 17 — Context

13

Then the disciples saw that he was talking to them of John the Baptist.

14

And when they came to the people, a man went down on his knees to him, saying,

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Lord have mercy on my son: for he is off his head, and is in great pain; and frequently he goes falling into the fire, and frequently into the water.

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And I took him to your disciples, and they were not able to make him well.

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And Jesus, answering, said, O false and foolish generation, how long will I be with you? how long will I put up with you? let him come here to me.

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And Jesus gave orders to the unclean spirit, and it went out of him: and the boy was made well from that hour.

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Then the disciples came to Jesus privately, and said, Why were we not able to send it out?

Matthew 17:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 17:16 say?
Matthew 17:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And I took him to your disciples, and they were not able to make him well.”
Where is Matthew 17:16 in the Bible?
Matthew 17:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 17, verse 16.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 17:16.
What translation should I read Matthew 17:16 in?
Matthew 17:16 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 Matthew 17:16?
Matthew 17:16 reads (BBE): “And I took him to your disciples, and they were not able to make him well.” 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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