Mark 9:29
And he said to them, Nothing will make this sort come out but prayer.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.
In Context
Cross References
2 Kings 4:33So he went in, and shutting the door on the two of them, made prayer to the Lord.
Matthew 12:45Then he goes and takes with him seven other spirits worse than himself, and they go in and make it their living-place: and the last condition of that man is worse than the first. Even so will it be with this evil generation.
Acts 9:40But Peter made them all go outside, and went down on his knees in prayer; and turning to the body, he said, Tabitha, get up. And, opening her eyes, she saw Peter and got up.
1 Corinthians 9:27But I give blows to my body, and keep it under control, for fear that, after having given the good news to others, I myself might not have God's approval.
2 Corinthians 11:27In hard work and weariness, in frequent watchings, going without food and drink, cold and in need of clothing.
Matthew Henry on Mark 9:15-30
The Expulsion of an Evil Spirit. 14 And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them. 15 And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him. 16 And he asked the scribes, What question ye with them? 17 And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit; 18 And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his… Read the whole commentary →