Mat 17:20 | TNotes | STEP | 17:20 Here, the expression don’t have enough faith is virtually synonymous with no faith . • faith even as small as a mustard seed: This could mean that if the disciples had even very little faith they would be able to accomplish great things (21:21 ; cp. 1 Cor 13:2 ). It could also mean that if they would allow their faith to grow (see Matt 13:31-32 ), they could act with courageous belief. • Moving mountains is an adage for overcoming obstacles and fulfilling God’s purposes (Isa 40:4 ; 49:11 ; 54:10 ; 1 Cor 13:2 ).

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‏ Matthew 17:20

17:20 ^a Here, the expression don’t have enough faith is virtually synonymous with no faith.

• faith even as small as a mustard seed: This could mean that if the disciples had even very little faith they would be able to accomplish great things (21:21 ^b; cp. 1 Cor 13:2 ^c). It could also mean that if they would allow their faith to grow (see Matt 13:31-32 ^d), they could act with courageous belief.

• Moving mountains is an adage for overcoming obstacles and fulfilling God’s purposes (Isa 40:4 ^e; 49:11 ^f; 54:10 ^g; 1 Cor 13:2 ^h).