Matthew 17:20 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

Because. On account of. Greek. dia. See note on Luke 17:6.

unbelief. All the texts read "little faith", or "littleness of faith". See note on Mat 6:38.

verily. See note on Matthew 5:18.

If, &c. Denoting. contingent condition. App-118.

say. The Rabbins were termed rooters up of mountains, because they were dexterous in removing difficulties. See note on Luke 17:6.

to yonder place. thither (as though pointing). See note on Luke 17:6.

Matthew 17:20

20 And 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.