Mark 9:29 kjva — And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting."

— Mark 9:29, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Mark 9 — Context

26

And the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead.

27

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

28

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

29

And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.

30

And they departed 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 into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third day.

32

But they understood not that 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 King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.”
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 (KJVA): “And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.” 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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