12Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.
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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.
And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. …
And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.
Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. …
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 12-14)The disciples, as they were full of grief to think of parting with their Master, so they were full of care what would become of themselves when he was gone; while he was with them, he was a support to them, kept them in countenance, kept them in heart; but, if he leave them, they will be as sheep having no shepherd , an easy prey to those who seek to run them down. Now, to silence these fears, Chr…
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