Matthew 17:21
However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.” 1 Jesus Again Foretells His Death and Resurrection
English Majority Text (NT)
In The King James Version
Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.
In Context
Cross References
Matthew 12:45Then he goes and takes along with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and entering in they dwell there; and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Thus it shall also be with this wicked generation.” 1 Changed Relationships
Acts 13:2Now as they were ministering to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
1 Corinthians 7:5Do not deprive one another, except by mutual agreement, and that for a season, so that you may devote yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, lest Satan tempt you because of your lack of self-control.
Ephesians 6:18through every prayer and petition, praying in every season in the Spirit, being watchful to this same thing with all perseverance and petition concerning all the saints—
Matthew Henry on Matthew 17:15-22
The Expulsion of a Demon. 14 And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying, 15 Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatic, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water. 16 And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him. 17 Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me. 18 And Jesus rebuked the devil;… Read the whole commentary →