Matthew 17:21 cpdv — And when they were conversing together in Galilee, Jesus said to them: “The Son of man shall be delivered into the hand…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And when they were conversing together in Galilee, Jesus said to them: “The Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men. "

— Matthew 17:21, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 17 — Context

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Then the disciples approached Jesus privately and said, “Why were we unable to cast him out?”

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Jesus said to them: “Because of your unbelief. Amen I say to you, certainly, if you will have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it shall move. And nothing will be impossible for you.

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But this kind is not cast out, except through prayer and fasting.”

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And when they were conversing together in Galilee, Jesus said to them: “The Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.

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And they will kill him, but he will rise again on the third day.” And they were extremely saddened.

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And when they had arrived at Capernaum, those who collected the half shekel approached Peter, and they said to him, “Doesn’t your Teacher pay the half shekel?”

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He said, “Yes.” And when he had entered into the house, Jesus went before him, saying: “How does it seem to you, Simon? The kings of the earth, from whom do they receive tribute or the census tax: from their own sons or from foreigners?”

Matthew 17:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 17:21 say?
Matthew 17:21 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when they were conversing together in Galilee, Jesus said to them: “The Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men. ”
Where is Matthew 17:21 in the Bible?
Matthew 17:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 17, verse 21.
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 17:21.
What translation should I read Matthew 17:21 in?
Matthew 17:21 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 17:21?
Matthew 17:21 reads (CPDV): “And when they were conversing together in Galilee, Jesus said to them: “The Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men. ” 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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