Matthew 17:16 net — I brought him to your disciples, but they were not able to heal him.”

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"I brought him to your disciples, but they were not able to heal him.”"

— Matthew 17:16, NET Bible

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Matthew 17 — Context

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Then the disciples understood that he was speaking to them about John the Baptist.

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The Disciples’ Failure to Heal When they came to the crowd, a man came to him, knelt before him,

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and said,“Lord, have mercy on my son, because he has seizures and suffers terribly, for he often falls into the fire and into the water.

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I brought him to your disciples, but they were not able to heal him.”

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Jesus answered,“You unbelieving and perverse generation! How much longer must I be with you? How much longer must I endure you? Bring him here to me.”

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Then Jesus rebuked the demon and it came out of him, and the boy was healed from that moment.

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Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said,“Why couldn’t we cast it out?”

Matthew 17:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 17:16 say?
Matthew 17:16 in the NET Bible reads: “I brought him to your disciples, but they were not able to heal him.””
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 (NET): “I brought him to your disciples, but they were not able to heal him.”” 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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