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Matthew 17:13–14

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Then the disciples understood that he spake unto them of John the Baptist.
¶ And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying,
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  1. Matthew 11:14Rank 1 from verse 13
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    14And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.

From verse 14

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    14¶ And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them.

    15And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him.

    16And he asked the scribes, What question ye with them?

    17And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit;

    18And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out; and they could not.

    19He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.

    20And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming.

    21And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child.

    22And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us.

    23Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

    24And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.

    25When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.

    26And the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead.

    27But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose.

    28And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him out?

    29And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.

  2. Mark 1:40Rank 2 from verse 14
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    40And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

  3. Acts 10:25–26Rank 3 from verse 14
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    25And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.

    26But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.

  4. Mark 10:17Rank 4 from verse 14
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    17¶ And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?

  5. Luke 9:37–43Rank 5 from verse 14
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    37¶ And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met him.

    38And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son: for he is mine only child.

    39And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth from him.

    40And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not.

    41And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither.

    42And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father.

    43¶ And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,

  6. Matthew 17:14–19Rank 6 from verse 14
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    14¶ And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying,

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

    16And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him.

    17Then 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.

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

    19Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out?

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Matthew 17:13

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spake

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The past tense of speak: uttered or expressed words, addressed someone, or communicated a matter in words.

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Baptist

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One who baptizes; as a title, John the Baptist.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Bullokar 1616 · Webster 1828

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Matthew 17:14

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multitude

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1. A great number or large gathered body of persons, creatures, or forces; a crowd, company, or host. 2. A great number, amount, fullness, or abundance of years, words, deeds, mercies, sins, possessions, waters, or other stated things.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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certain

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1. A particular person, thing, place, time, amount, or number not named or not further specified; also some members or portion of a group. 2. Sure, settled, true, reliable, or known beyond doubt.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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17:9And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead.

17:10And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?

17:11And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things.

17:12But I say unto you, That Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they listed. Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them.

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

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

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

17:16And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him.

17:17Then 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.

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

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

17:20And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

17:21Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.

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