Luke 17:5

And the Apostles said to the Lord, "Give us faith."

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

4and if seven times in a day he acts wrongly towards you, and seven times turns again to you and says, `I am sorry,' you must forgive him."

6"If your faith," replied the Lord, "is like a mustard seed, you might command this black-mulberry-tree, `Tear up your roots and plant yourself in the sea,' and instantly it would obey you.

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Cross References

Mark 6:30When the Apostles had re-assembled round Jesus, they reported to Him all they had done and all they had taught.

Luke 7:13The Lord saw her, was moved with pity for her, and said to her, "Do not weep."

Philippians 4:13I have strength for anything through Him who gives me power.

Hebrews 12:2simply fixing our gaze upon Jesus, our Prince Leader in the faith, who will also award us the prize. He, for the sake of the joy which lay before Him, patiently endured the cross, looking with contempt upon its shame, and afterwards seated Himself-- where He still sits--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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