Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!" King James Bible And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith. Darby Bible Translation And the apostles said to the Lord, Give more faith to us. World English Bible The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith." Young's Literal Translation And the apostles said to the Lord, 'Add to us faith;' Luke 17:5 Parallel Commentary Barnes' Notes on the BibleIncrease our faith - This duty of forgiving offences seemed so difficult to the disciples that they strongly felt the need of an increase of faith. They felt that they were prone themselves to harbor resentments, and that it required an additional increase of true religion to enable them to comply with the requirements of Jesus. We may learn from this: 1. That Jesus has "the power" of increasing the faith of his people. Strength comes from him, and especially strength to believe the gospel. Hence, he is called the "Author and Finisher" of our faith, Hebrews 12:2. 2. The duty of forgiving offences is one of the most difficult duties of the Christian religion. It is so contrary to our natural feelings; it implies such elevation above the petty feelings of malice and revenge, and is so contrary to the received maxims of the world, which teach us to "cherish" rather than to forgive the memory of offences, that it is no wonder our Saviour dwells much on this duty, and so strenuously insists on it in order to our having evidence that our hearts have been changed. Some have thought that this prayer that he would increase their faith refers to the power of working miracles, and especially to the case recorded in Matthew 17:16-20. Luke 17:5 Parallel Commentaries Library June 18 EveningFaith as a grain of mustard seed.--MATT. 17:20. Barak said unto [Deborah], if thou wilt go with me, then I will go: but if thou wilt not go with me, then I will not go. God subdued on that day Jabin the king of Canaan.--Gideon . . . feared his father's household, and the men of the city, that he could not do it by day, . . . did it by night. And Gideon said unto God, If thou wilt save Israel by mine hand as thou hast said, . . . let me prove, I pray thee. And God did so. Thou hast a little strength, … Anonymous—Daily Light on the Daily Path Thankfulness for Mercies Received, a Necessary Duty Not with Outward Show Journey to Jerusalem. Ten Lepers. Concerning the Kingdom. Cross References Mark 6:30 The apostles gathered together with Jesus; and they reported to Him all that they had done and taught. Luke 7:13 When the Lord saw her, He felt compassion for her, and said to her, "Do not weep." Luke 7:19 Summoning two of his disciples, John sent them to the Lord, saying, "Are You the Expected One, or do we look for someone else?" Jump to Previous Add Apostles Faith Greater Increase TwelveJump to Next Add Apostles Faith Greater Increase TwelveLinks Luke 17:5 NIVLuke 17:5 NLT Luke 17:5 ESV Luke 17:5 NASB Luke 17:5 KJV Luke 17:5 Bible Apps Luke 17:5 Biblia Paralela Luke 17:5 Chinese Bible Luke 17:5 French Bible Luke 17:5 German Bible Luke 17:5 Commentaries Bible Hub |