18. These words are addressed by our Lord to Jewish people, to whose want of faith He ascribes the unsuccessful efforts of the Apostles in regard to the expulsion of the demon. He speaks to His Apostles afterwards, in private (v. 27). Moreover, “generation,” designates an entire people, rather than a handful of men such as the Apostles. He could hardly be said to be “with” the Apostles. They were rather with Him. Not so, however, as regards the Jewish people (Patrizzi). 19. “And when he had seen