Luke 9:40

“And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not.”

"And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not." - Luke 9:40
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What does Luke 9:40 mean?

Luke 9:40 in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible states, "And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not." This verse is part of a larger passage that tells the story of a father who brings his demon-possessed son to Jesus' disciples for healing. However…

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Faith, Authority, and the Power of Jesus

In our journey through faith, we encounter many moments that test our belief and challenge our understanding of God’s power and authority in our lives. One such moment is found in Luke 9:40, where a father desperately appeals to Jesus on behalf of his son, stating, "And I…

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A Prayer for Healing and Deliverance in Times of Doubt

Heavenly Father, We come before You with hearts bowed in reverence and humility, acknowledging Your majesty and sovereignty over all creation. In this sacred moment, we reflect on the profound words found in the Gospel of Luke 9:40: "And I besought thy disciples to cast him out…

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Luke 9:40 - "And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not."
Luke 1:40 - "And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth."
Exodus 40:9
Luke 20:40 - "And after that they durst not ask him any question at all."
Mark 9:40 - "For he that is not against us is on our part."
Luke 6:40 - "The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master."
Luke 12:40 - "Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not."
Luke 22:40 - "And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation."
Luke 11:40 - "Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?"
Luke 2:40 - "And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him."
Luke 24:40 - "And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet."
"And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth." - Luke 1:40
Luke 8:40 - "And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him."
Luke 18:40 - "And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,"
Luke 23:40 - "But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?"
1 Chronicles 9:40 - "And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal: and Merib-baal begat Micah."
"And after that they durst not ask him any question at all." - Luke 20:40
Luke 7:40 - "And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on."
Luke 19:40 - "And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out."
Job 40:9 - "Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him?"
"For he that is not against us is on our part." - Mark 9:40
John 9:40 - "And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him, Are we blind also?"
Ezekiel 40:9 - "Then measured he the porch of the gate, eight cubits; and the posts thereof, two cubits; and the porch of the gate was inward."
Genesis 40:9 - "And the chief butler told his dream to Joseph, and said to him, In my dream, behold, a vine was before me;"
Luke 6:40 A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is perfectly trained will be like his teacher.
Luke 2:40 And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.
Luke 2:40 And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.
Judges 9:40 - "And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and many were overthrown and wounded, even unto the entering of the gate."
Luke 11:9