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Commentaries for Matthew Chapter 17
Miracles and Disciples
Even after three of Jesus' disciples had seen his glory, the other disciples lacked adequate faith (vv...
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Lacking a Mustard Seed of Faith
As Moses found that those he had left in charge were unable to control the people (Ex 24:14; 32:1-8), Jesus found that those he had left behind could not cast out a particularly troublesome demon...
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Upholding Society's Requirements
Adult Jewish males throughout the Empire paid an annual two-drachma tax, based on Exodus 30:13-16, for the upkeep of the Jerusalem temple (compare E...
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