Matthew 17:18

"Jesus answered, “Faithless and perverse generation! How long will I be with you? How long will I bear with you? Bring him here to me.”"

Key Reflection

This rebuke by Jesus reflects his frustration with the disciples' lack of faith and understanding, emphasizing the need for their spiritual growth and readiness. By asking how long he will bear with them, Jesus underscores the importance of their commitment to him, even as he prepares them for future challenges and trials.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 18. And Jesus rebuked the devil. The word rebuke has the combined force of reproving and commanding. He reproved him for having afflicted the child, and he commanded him to come out of him. Mr 9:25 has recorded the words which he used--words implying reproof and command: "Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him." And the spirit cried, and with a mighty convulsion came out, leaving him apparently dead. Jesus lifted him up by the hand, (Mark,) and gave him to his father, (Luke.) __________________________________________________________________

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