Matthew 17:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 17:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 17:16 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 17:16 — KJV
“And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him.”
— Matthew 17:16 (KJV)
Matthew 17:16 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 17:16
“Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he could not see. And he brought them near unto him; and he kissed them, and embraced them. dim: Heb. heavy”
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“And they baked unleavened cakes of the dough which they brought forth out of Egypt, for it was not leavened; because they were thrust out of Egypt, and could not tarry, neither had they prepared for themselves any victual.”
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“So I stood upon him, and slew him, because I was sure that he could not live after that he was fallen: and I took the crown that was upon his head, and the bracelet that was on his arm, and have brought them hither unto my lord.”
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“And Ezra the priest brought the law before the congregation both of men and women, and all that could hear with understanding, upon the first day of the seventh month. that...: Heb. that understood in hearing”
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“What could have been done more to my vineyard, that I have not done in it? wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes?”
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