Luke 17:5

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

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

4Even if he sins against yoʋ seven times in a day, and seven times in that day he comes back and says, ‘I repent,’ yoʋ must forgive him.”

6The Lord said, “If you had faith like a grain of mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.

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Cross References

Mark 6:30Meanwhile, the apostles gathered around Jesus and told him about all they had done and taught.

Luke 7:13When the Lord saw her, he was moved with compassion for her and said to her, “Do not weep.”

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

Hebrews 12:2fixing our eyes upon Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, disregarding 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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