Mark 9:29 asv — And he said unto them, This kind can come out by nothing, save by prayer.

American Standard Version

"And he said unto them, This kind can come out by nothing, save by prayer. "

— Mark 9:29, American Standard Version

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Mark 9 — Context

26

And having cried out, and torn him much, he came out: and the boy became as one dead; insomuch that the more part said, He is dead.

27

But Jesus took him by the hand, and raised him up; and he arose.

28

And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, How is it that we could not cast it out?

29

And he said unto them, This kind can come out by nothing, save by prayer.

30

And they went forth from thence, and passed through Galilee; and he would not that any man should know it.

31

For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered up into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and when he is killed, after three days he shall rise again.

32

But they understood not the saying, and were afraid to ask him.

Mark 9:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 9:29 say?
Mark 9:29 in the American Standard Version reads: “And he said unto them, This kind can come out by nothing, save by prayer. ”
Where is Mark 9:29 in the Bible?
Mark 9:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 9, verse 29.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 9:29.
What translation should I read Mark 9:29 in?
Mark 9:29 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 9:29?
Mark 9:29 reads (ASV): “And he said unto them, This kind can come out by nothing, save by prayer. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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