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Luke 9:40

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 9:40 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And I besought thy disciples to cast it out; and they could not.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And I besought thy disciples to cast it out; and they could not.
Luke 9:40 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 9

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
37And it came to pass, on the next day, when they were come down from the mountain, a great multitude met him.
38And behold, a man from the multitude cried, saying, Teacher, I beseech thee to look upon my son; for he is mine only child:
39and behold, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth, and it hardly departeth from him, bruising him sorely.
40And I besought thy disciples to cast it out; and they could not.
41And Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and bear with you? bring hither thy son.
42And as he was yet a coming, the demon dashed him down, and tare [him] grievously. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.
43And they were all astonished at the majesty of God. But while all were marvelling at all the things which he did, he said unto his disciples,
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And I besought thy disciples, etc.] The nine disciples that were left behind, whilst Christ, and the other three, were gone up to the mountain: to cast him out; the devil out of his child: and they could not; (See Gill on “<401716>Matthew 17:16”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this passage explained in the Matthew 17:14-21 notes, and Mark 9:14-29 notes. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“and they: Luk 9:1, Luk 10:17-19; Kg2 4:31; Mat 17:20, Mat 17:21; Act 19:13-16 Luke 9:41”
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