Matthew 17:19

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

(3) Incredulity and distrust hinder and break the direction of God's benefits.

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Then came the disciples to Jesus apart and said, Why could not we cast him out?
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Christ explains the failure:
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Mark 4:10 ; Mark 9:28

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

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Matthew 17:19