Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Matthew 17:16 in English Standard Version "And I brought him to your disciples, and they could not heal him.”" Mt 10:1 And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction. Mr 6:7 And he called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits. Lu 10:17 The seventy-two returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!”