Luke 17:5

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

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And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.

In Context

4Even if he sins against you seven times in a day, and returns seven times in that day to say, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him.”

6And the Lord answered, “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you.

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Cross References

Mark 6:30Meanwhile, the apostles gathered around Jesus and brought Him news of all they had done and taught.

Luke 7:13When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said, “Do not weep.”

Philippians 4:13I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

Hebrews 12:2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Matthew Henry on Luke 17:2-11

The Treatment of Offences. 1 Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come! 2 It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones. 3 Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. 4 And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I… Read the whole commentary →

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