And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.
And {G2532} Jesus {G2424} answering {G611} saith {G3004} unto them {G846}, Have {G2192} faith {G4102} in God {G2316}.
He responded, "Have the kind of trust that comes from God!
“Have faith in God,” Jesus said to them.
And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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Psalms 62:8
¶ Trust in him at all times; [ye] people, pour out your heart before him: God [is] a refuge for us. Selah. -
John 14:1
¶ Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. -
Mark 9:23
Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things [are] possible to him that believeth. -
Isaiah 7:9
And the head of Ephraim [is] Samaria, and the head of Samaria [is] Remaliah's son. If ye will not believe, surely ye shall not be established. -
2 Chronicles 20:20
¶ And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper. -
Titus 1:1
¶ Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness; -
Colossians 2:12
Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with [him] through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
Mark 11:22 captures a pivotal teaching from Jesus, delivered immediately after His disciples expressed astonishment at the withered fig tree. This concise yet profound command, "Have faith in God," serves as a cornerstone for understanding the nature of belief and its connection to divine power.
Context
This powerful declaration from Jesus comes during His final week in Jerusalem. The day before, Jesus had performed two significant actions: He cursed a fig tree that bore no fruit (Mark 11:12-14) and then cleansed the Temple courts, driving out merchants and money-changers. The next morning, as they passed by, Peter pointed out to Jesus that the fig tree He had cursed had indeed withered away from its roots (Mark 11:21). Jesus' response in Mark 11:22-24 is not merely an explanation of the fig tree's fate, but a foundational lesson on the power of faith and prayer for His disciples and for all believers.
Key Themes and Messages
Linguistic Insights
The KJV translates the Greek phrase as "Have faith in God." The original Greek is echō pistin Theou (ἔχετε πίστιν Θεοῦ). The genitive case (*Theou*) here can be interpreted in several ways:
Given Jesus' subsequent teaching on prayer and the ability to "say unto this mountain," the interpretation of **"faith in God"** as active trust placed *in* Him is the most fitting and impactful meaning. It speaks to the quality and object of our faith.
Practical Application
For believers today, Mark 11:22 serves as a timeless and vital command. It reminds us that:
Ultimately, "Have faith in God" is an invitation to live a life anchored in divine truth, trusting that God is faithful and powerful enough to accomplish His purposes through those who believe.