Matthew 17:19 net — Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said,“Why couldn’t we cast it out?”

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

— Matthew 17:19, NET Bible

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Matthew 17 — Context

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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?”

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He told them,“It was because of your little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain,‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; nothing will be impossible for you.”

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Second Prediction of Jesus’ Death and Resurrection When they gathered together in Galilee, Jesus told them,“The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of men.

Matthew 17:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 17:19 say?
Matthew 17:19 in the NET Bible reads: “Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said,“Why couldn’t we cast it out?””
Where is Matthew 17:19 in the Bible?
Matthew 17:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 17, verse 19.
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 17:19.
What translation should I read Matthew 17:19 in?
Matthew 17:19 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 17:19?
Matthew 17:19 reads (NET): “Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said,“Why couldn’t we cast it out?”” 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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