Then the disciples understood that he spake unto them of John the Baptist.(Matthew 17:13)

And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying,(Matthew 17:14)

Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water.(Matthew 17:15)

And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him.

Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me.(Matthew 17:17)

And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour.(Matthew 17:18)

Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out?(Matthew 17:19)

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Matthew 17:16 - Cross Reference

Then he said to Gehazi, Gird up thy loins, and take my staff in thine hand, and go thy way: if thou meet any man, salute him not; and if any salute thee, answer him not again: and lay my staff upon the face of the child. (2 Kings 4:29)

And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not. (Luke 9:40)

Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out? (Matthew 17:19)

And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye? (Acts 19:15)

And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all. (Acts 3:16)